Rome, a View of Castel Sant’Angelo, with St. Peter’s Basilica in the Distance by Antonietta Brandeis
Description: "Rome, a View of Castel Sant’Angelo, with St. Peter’s Basilica in the Distance" by Antonietta Brandeis is a captivating painting that portrays two of Rome's most iconic landmarks from a striking perspective. Painted in the late 19th or early 20th century, this work exemplifies Brandeis's ability to blend architectural detail with a romanticized view of the city's grandeur. The composition features the massive, cylindrical structure of Castel Sant’Angelo on the banks of the Tiber River, with its distinctive fortifications and statues lining the Ponte Sant’Angelo in the foreground. In the distance, the majestic dome of St. Peter’s Basilica rises above the cityscape, creating a visual anchor that draws the viewer’s eye across the scene.
Brandeis employs a warm palette of ochres, greens, and blues, using delicate brushwork to capture the textures of the castle's ancient stone walls and the flowing waters of the Tiber. Her skillful use of light and shadow adds depth and atmosphere to the painting, while the gentle reflections on the river surface convey a sense of calm and serenity. "Rome, a View of Castel Sant’Angelo, with St. Peter’s Basilica in the Distance" illustrates Brandeis's mastery of vedutismo, capturing both the historic grandeur and the tranquil beauty of Rome’s iconic landscape.
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Location and Date Created: Rome, Italy, late 19th or early 20th century.
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Medium: Oil on canvas.
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Full Artwork Name: Rome, a View of Castel Sant’Angelo, with St. Peter’s Basilica in the Distance.
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Artwork Style: Realism, Vedutismo (View Painting).
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Subject/Topic: A cityscape depicting Castel Sant’Angelo and St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, capturing the historical and architectural significance of these landmarks along the Tiber River.