A Ruined Vault with a Vista of Saint Peter’s

late 18th century

Victor Louis

Associated Names
Victor Louis

Artist, French, probably 1731 - probably 1802

The image is an etching of an architectural interior view. The perspective is from a low vantage point, highlighting archways, columns, and a high vaulted ceiling. The scene emphasizes a massive structure enclosing the space, with archways leading to another building in the background. The brushstrokes create texture on the stone surfaces and shadows for depth. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of brown and black, capturing light and shadow. People are depicted small in scale.

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Provenance

Alexandre-Pierre-François Robert-Dumesnil, Paris [1778 - 1864] (Lugt 2200). (Paul Prouté, S. A., Paris); purchased 2016 by NGA.

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Wikidata ID

Q77258781

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