View of Saint Peter’s in Rome, Jakob Philipp Hackert
Jakob Philipp Hackert
View of Saint Peter’s in Rome
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Jakob Philipp Hackert

View of Saint Peter’s in Rome, 1774


Dimensions
72.2 x 90.2 cm
Physical Description
Oil on canvas
Inventory Number
1551
Acquisition
Acquired in 1918
Status
On display, 1st upper level, Modern Art, room 1

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About the Work

Embedded in an ideal classical landscape, the dome of St Peter’s on the distant horizon rises above the Tiber, where it glows like a vision of Rome’s everlasting grandeur. A mild southern light permeates the scene. Similar to many other German artists, for Hackert, his sojourn in Italy meant the realisation of a dream. In addition, a stay in Italy was a rich source of inspiration for his subsequent artistic work. The longing for Italy also attracted many travellers, long before actual tourism developed.

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02.12.2024