Capricci Collection

Harbour with Capriccio. Creator: Alessandro Salucci
Harbour with Capriccio, Unknown date

Fantasy landscape with St Charles Borromeo, c.1700-c.1720. Creator: Henry Ferguson
Fantasy landscape with St Charles Borromeo, c.1700-c.1720

Dancing Party in the Forecourt of an Imaginary Palace with a Capriccio View of Venice in the Distanc Creator: Anon
Dancing Party in the Forecourt of an Imaginary Palace with a Capriccio View of Venice in the Distance, c.1615

A Capriccio of Roman Ruins, 1727/1729. Creator: Marco Ricci
A Capriccio of Roman Ruins, 1727/1729

Capriccio of Antique Ruins with Men Gazing at a Classical Orator, 1720s. Creator: Marco Ricci
Capriccio of Antique Ruins with Men Gazing at a Classical Orator, 1720s

A Roman Capriccio with the Pyramid of Gaius Cestius, 1781 or later. Creator: Hubert Robert
A Roman Capriccio with the Pyramid of Gaius Cestius, 1781 or later

Caprice architectural : un palais inspiré du Louvre et le Pont-Neuf s'encadrant dans... c1775
Caprice architectural : un palais inspire du Louvre et le Pont-Neuf s'encadrant dans l'arche d'un pont, c1775

Capriccio of a Port Scene. Creator: Giuseppe Bernardino Bison
Capriccio of a Port Scene

Capriccio: Ruins. Creator: Marco Ricci
Capriccio: Ruins

Caprice, with a ruined arch and seaport. Creators: Francesco Guardi, School of Venice
Caprice, with a ruined arch and seaport

Capriccio Derived from Salvator Rosa's "Figurine", late 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Capriccio Derived from Salvator Rosa's "Figurine", late 18th century

Caprice, with ruined fortress by the lagoon. Creators: Francesco Guardi, Niccolo Guardi
Caprice, with ruined fortress by the lagoon

Caprice, with ruined arch and fishermen's houses. Creator: Francesco Guardi
Caprice, with ruined arch and fishermen's houses

Rustic Caprice, with tower beside water. Creator: Francesco Guardi
Rustic Caprice, with tower beside water

Rustic caprice, with ruined bridge and tower. Creator: Francesco Guardi
Rustic caprice, with ruined bridge and tower

Caprice, with ruined triumphal arch and landscape of the edge of the lagoon. Creator: Francesco Guardi
Caprice, with ruined triumphal arch and landscape of the edge of the lagoon

Capriccio with a Squall on the Lagoon, 1775/80. Creator: Francesco Guardi
Capriccio with a Squall on the Lagoon, 1775/80

A Capriccio with Horses Watering in a River Outside a Walled Town, c.1720. Creator: Marco Ricci
A Capriccio with Horses Watering in a River Outside a Walled Town, c.1720

Woman and infant satyr in a landscape, the woman twisting to look over her left shoulder, a horned goat striding toward the background, from the series The Capricci, ca. 1740-42

Chained Woman and Other Figures Regarding a Pyre of Bones, from the Capricci, 1743

Three figures and a snake coiled around a staff, surrounded by a landscape, the central figure rests his left hand on a shield and leans toward a bearded figure holding a book

Capricci of Classical ruins with philosophers discoursing (oil on canvas) (pair to 623398
623399 Capricci of Classical ruins with philosophers discoursing (oil on canvas) (pair to 623398) by Pannini or Panini, Giovanni Paolo (1691/2-1765)

Capricci of Roman ruins with figures (oil on canvas) (pair to 623376)
623375 Capricci of Roman ruins with figures (oil on canvas) (pair to 623376) by Pannini or Panini, Giovanni Paolo (1691/2-1765) (circle of)

Classical Scene - Ruined Temple, 19th century (oil on canvas)
810566 Classical Scene - Ruined Temple, 19th century (oil on canvas) by Pannini or Panini, Giovanni Paolo (1691/2-1765) (style of); 76x64 cm; Haworth Art Gallery, Accrington, Lancashire

A Neapolitan capriccio (w / c on paper)
3120510 A Neapolitan capriccio (w/c on paper) by Glennie, Arthur (1803-90); 15.2x11.4 cm; Private Collection; Abbott and Holder, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Capricci of Classical ruins with philosophers discoursing (oil on canvas) (pair to 623399
623398 Capricci of Classical ruins with philosophers discoursing (oil on canvas) (pair to 623399) by Pannini or Panini, Giovanni Paolo (1691/2-1765)

Imaginary View with Ancient Ruins (etching)
880642 Imaginary View with Ancient Ruins (etching) by Fossati, Davide Antonio (1708-c.1779); 25.4x36 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Fantastic mountainous landscape with bridges spanning rvines
CTS449158 Fantastic mountainous landscape with bridges spanning rvines, a city and travellers (pen & brown ink with brown wash) by Valckenborch

View of an old circus with other monuments inside, c. 1760 (etching)
1071713 View of an old circus with other monuments inside, c.1760 (etching) by Piranesi, Giovanni Battista (1720-78); Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

The Landing Place, 1787-88 (oil on canvas)
2968158 The Landing Place, 1787-88 (oil on canvas) by Robert, Hubert (1733-1808); 255x222.9 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Gift of Richard T. Crane; French, out of copyright

The Old Temple, 1787-88 (oil on canvas)
2968156 The Old Temple, 1787-88 (oil on canvas) by Robert, Hubert (1733-1808); 255x223.2 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Gift of Adolphus C. Bartlett; French, out of copyright

The Obelisk, 1787-88 (oil on canvas)
2968157 The Obelisk, 1787-88 (oil on canvas) by Robert, Hubert (1733-1808); 255.6x223.5 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Gift of Clarence Buckingham; French, out of copyright

Capricci of Roman ruins with figures (oil on canvas) (pair to 623375)
623376 Capricci of Roman ruins with figures (oil on canvas) (pair to 623375) by Pannini or Panini, Giovanni Paolo (1691/2-1765) (circle of)

The Smoking Fire, c. 1761 (etching)
1066617 The Smoking Fire, c.1761 (etching) by Piranesi, Giovanni Battista (1720-78); 53.6x40 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: From the Prisons series.); gift of Mrs. A.E

A Mediterranean capriccio harbour with figures conversing on a quay
5947492 A Mediterranean capriccio harbour with figures conversing on a quay and a Dutch three-master mooring beyond, 1665 (oil on canvas) by Beerstraten

Studying Perspective among Roman Ruins
FTB64570 Studying Perspective among Roman Ruins by Visentini, Antonio (1688-1782); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice, Italy; (add.info.: Visentini was an Italian architectural designer)

Yorkshire Capriccio (pen, brush & wash on paper)
3057514 Yorkshire Capriccio (pen, brush & wash on paper) by Green, Amos (1735-1807); 24.1x35.6 cm; Private Collection; Abbott and Holder, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Title Page for "The Capricci", c. 1617. Creator: Jacques Callot
Title Page for " The Capricci", c. 1617

Three soldiers and a youth lying on his abdomen in a landscape, the soldiers bear armour and a flag, from the series The Capricci, ca. 1740-42

Capriccio with an Island, a Tower, and Houses, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Capriccio with an Island, a Tower, and Houses, 18th century

Capriccio with a Circular Tower, Two Houses, and a Bridge, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Capriccio with a Circular Tower, Two Houses, and a Bridge, 18th century

Capriccio with a Square Tower and Two Houses, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Capriccio with a Square Tower and Two Houses, 18th century

Capriccio with St. Pauls and Old London Bridge. Creator: Antonio Joli
Capriccio with St. Pauls and Old London Bridge

Capriccio, mid 18th century, (1928). Artist: Lorenzo Tiepolo
Capriccio, mid 18th century, (1928). Pen with wash on paper. At one time known to have been in the University Collection, Wü rzburg, Germany

Dedication of a young soldier, 1735-1740, (1928). Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Dedication of a young soldier, 1735-1740, (1928). Priests dedicate a young Soldier, pen with wash. Collection of the Kupferstichkabinett der Staatlichen Museen zu Berlin, Germany

Capriccio, c1740s, (1928). Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Capriccio, c1740s, (1928). On the left a man, wasted to a skeleton, lying on the ground and reading to a group of people who press in from the right, pen with wash on white paper

Title print Capricci series Caprici title object
Title print of the Capricci series Caprici (title on object) Capricci (series title), A seated woman with a basket of cherries on her lap and a child grazing in the basket

Two women little girl Hooghe Romeyn de 1645-1708
Two women and a little girl, Hooghe, Romeyn de, 1645-1708, Visscher, Nicolae, 1618-1679, Engraving, 1674, Engraved within the image: CAPRICI invent et gravez par R. de Hooge, N. Visscher exc

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"Exploring the Whimsical World of Capricci: A Journey through Art and Imagination" Step into a realm where reality intertwines with fantasy, as depicted in the captivating artworks known as capricci. These imaginative creations transport us to enchanting landscapes and ancient ruins, inviting us to unravel their hidden stories. In one painting, we encounter a woman and an infant satyr nestled amidst a picturesque landscape. The woman twists her body to gaze over her left shoulder, perhaps captivated by something unseen. What secrets lie beyond her line of sight? Our curiosity is piqued. Moving on, we stumble upon a scene that evokes both fascination and unease. Figures surround a pyre of bones while a chained woman stands among them. What narrative lies behind this haunting imagery from the Capricci series of 1743? It leaves us pondering the complexities of human existence. A trio of figures caught in contemplation captures our attention next. A snake coils around a staff at their feet as they stand amidst an awe-inspiring landscape. Are they engaged in profound discourse or simply admiring nature's wonders? We are left to interpret their intentions. The Carceri d'invenzione series takes us on yet another journey through imagination's depths. An etching reveals intricate details within prison-like structures set against mountainous backdrops - an eerie blend of beauty and entrapment that sparks our imagination. Classical ruins become playgrounds for philosophers engaging in intellectual exchanges in another pair of oil paintings. These scenes transport us back to ancient times when wisdom was sought amidst crumbling architecture - reminding us that knowledge transcends time itself. An old circus comes alive before our eyes in an exquisite etching from c. 1760; its faded grandeur whispers tales from centuries past, leaving room for nostalgia and wonderment alike.