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The Grotto of Posillipo, c. 1769 (oil on canvas)
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The Grotto of Posillipo, c. 1769 (oil on canvas)
499896 The Grotto of Posillipo, c.1769 (oil on canvas) by Robert, Hubert (1733-1808); 56x47.5 (framed) 42.6x33.4 (unframed) cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Hubert Robert studied and worked in Italy from 1754-1765. Upon returning to Paris, he entered the Royal Academy as an architectural painter and full member in 1766. His time in Italy would prove to be influential and classical architectural subjects would dominate his subsequent oeuvre.
Interior of the Colonnade of St. Peters is based on a drawing dated from 1758, the same year that Pope Clement XIII Rezzonico was elected. Given his interest in classical subjects, Robert has antiquated his subject by aging the condition of the columns and including a soldier dressed in ancient Roman armor. Similarly, Robert imaginatively portrays The Grotto of Posillipo. Measuring over 2000 feet in length, this tunnel was carved from the volcanic rock by ancient Romans to connect Naples with Pozzuoli. While this passageway was improved by repaving and reinforcing the arches during the reign of Charles III of Naples (1734-59), this structure was never the grand tunnel Robert depicts with coffered vaults and engaged columns.
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The Grotto of Posillipo: A Captivating Journey Through Time". This print captures "The Grotto of Posillipo" a mesmerizing oil on canvas painting created by the talented artist Hubert Robert in 1769. The artwork, now housed at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA, showcases Robert's mastery in classical architectural subjects. Robert's time spent studying and working in Italy greatly influenced his artistic style. In this particular piece, he transports viewers to ancient Rome through his imaginative portrayal of the famous grotto. Carved over 2000 feet long from volcanic rock by the Romans, this tunnel connected Naples with Pozzuoli. Intriguingly, Robert adds his own touch to history by embellishing the structure with coffered vaults and engaged columns that were not originally present. By doing so, he creates a grandeur that surpasses reality and evokes a sense of awe. Through careful attention to detail and skillful brushwork, Robert ages the columns within the grotto while including an ancient Roman soldier dressed in armor. This further enhances the antiquated atmosphere surrounding this magnificent underground passageway. "The Grotto of Posillipo" is just one example among many where Hubert Robert's passion for classical subjects shines through. His ability to transport viewers back in time continues to captivate art enthusiasts worldwide.
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