The Villa of Maecenas in Tivoli
Bode MuseumThe left side of the canvas is dominated by a large, rocky cliff from which a powerful waterfall cascades into a pool below. The foliage on the cliff is dark and dense, creating a sense of rugged nature.
High on the cliff in the center, the villa of Maecenas in Tivoli.
On the right side, a tall, gnarled tree with bare, winding branches provides a striking contrast to the lush greenery on the left.
A small group of people is gathered at the base of the waterfall. They are dressed in what appears to be pastoral or classical-era clothing, and some are holding fishing rods, suggesting a leisurely, idyllic scene.
The painting has a dramatic and serene atmosphere. The sky features a mix of dark clouds and bright patches of blue, and the lighting highlights the central building and the figures, drawing the viewer's eye across the scene.
The ruins that were for centuries believed to be the villa of the Roman statesman Gaius Maecenas are actually the remains of the Sanctuary of Hercules Victor (Santuario di Ercole Vincitore), an ancient Roman temple complex dedicated to the Roman version of the Greek hero Hercules. The mistake arose from the fame of Maecenas, a wealthy patron of the arts and a close advisor to Emperor Augustus, who was known to have had a magnificent villa in the Tivoli area.
France - 18th Century
English Translation:
Charles Francois de Lacroix
Paris or Marseilles, 1720-1782 Berlin
The villa of Maecenas in Tivoli
The Villa of Maecenas at Tivoli
1764 canvas
Acquired in 1973
Picture Gallery | Cat. 73.3
Original Text:
Charles François de Lacroix
Paris oder Marseille, 1720-1782 Berlin
Die Villa des Maecenas in Tivoli
The Villa of Maecenas in Tivoli
1764 Leinwand
Erworben 1973
Gemäldegalerie | Kat. 73.3
This is located in Bode Museum.
Supplementary images:
Large landscape painting depicting a dramatic natural scene with human figures, The villa of Maecenas in Tivoli, located in Bode Museum
Taken on Tuesday 06th of August 2019
Device: Google
Model: Pixel 3 XL
Genre:
1720-1782
Source: Berlin, Germany
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