View of Lake Nemi (recto) Small Group of Roman Ruins (verso)

1650

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

View of Lake Nemi (recto) Small Group of Roman Ruins (verso) is a 1650 by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1650 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows two scenes. The first scene is a serene lake with a hillside in the background. The second scene is a small group of Roman ruins. The scenes are depicted in a simple, yet detailed style. The artist has used a range of colors to create a sense of depth and atmosphere. The painting is a great example of Baroque art, which was popular in Europe during the 17th century. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you could look into the Baroque movement.