The Interior of Saint Peter's, Rome

first quarter 17th century

Italian 17th Century, border attributed to John Talman

Associated Names
Italian 17th Century

Artist

John Talman

Artist, British, 1677 - 1726

This is a painting of an ornate architectural interior featuring classical architectural elements such as columns, cornices, arches, and niches within walls. The image is framed with intricate golden patterns. In the background, there are murals or frescoes with detailed designs. The perspective leads the viewer’s eye through the columns towards an opening space with light streaming through. This style is reminiscent of Giovanni Battista Piranesi, known for detailed architectural designs and etchings.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with brown wash and watercolor heightened with white over black chalk on laid paper with gold leaf borders

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    Overall: 32.9 x 43 cm (12 15/16 x 16 15/16 in.)
    support: 39.5 x 50.5 cm (15 9/16 x 19 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1973.55.2

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

John Talman (1677-1726), Hinxworth (Hertfordshire), England. (Hans M. Calmann [1899-1982], London); acquired 1973 by NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

n.d.

  • Monbeig Goguel, Catherine. "Le dessin encadré." Revue de l'Art 76 (1987): 25-31 Fig. 3.

1974

  • Recent Acquisitions and Promised Gifts: Sculptures, Drawings, Prints. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1974:202.

Watermarks

Crown surmounted by star

Wikidata ID

Q64578995

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