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Pincian Hill Collection

The Pincian Hill, located in Rome, has been a source of inspiration for artists throughout history

Background imagePincian Hill Collection: Piazza del Popolo view from the Pincian Hill, Rome, Lazio, Italy

Piazza del Popolo view from the Pincian Hill, Rome, Lazio, Italy

Background imagePincian Hill Collection: Pincian Hill, Rome, c1845-1870. Creator: Ferdinand Heilbuth

Pincian Hill, Rome, c1845-1870. Creator: Ferdinand Heilbuth
Pincian Hill, Rome, c1845-1870

Background imagePincian Hill Collection: Monte Pincio, Rome, 1840 / 50. Creator: Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot

Monte Pincio, Rome, 1840 / 50. Creator: Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot
Monte Pincio, Rome, 1840/50

Background imagePincian Hill Collection: View of the Villa Medici, after 1677. Creator: Giovanni Battista Falda

View of the Villa Medici, after 1677. Creator: Giovanni Battista Falda
View of the Villa Medici, after 1677. [Prospettiva del Giardino del Serenissimo Gran Dvca di Toscana sul Monte Pincio, Architettura di Annibale Lippi]

Background imagePincian Hill Collection: The Pincian Hill, The Fountain of Moses (b / w photo)

The Pincian Hill, The Fountain of Moses (b / w photo)
2802424 The Pincian Hill, The Fountain of Moses (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pincian Hill, The Fountain of Moses)

Background imagePincian Hill Collection: Villa Medici, site of the French Art Academy, Rome, Italy (engraving)

Villa Medici, site of the French Art Academy, Rome, Italy (engraving)
6001351 Villa Medici, site of the French Art Academy, Rome, Italy (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Villa Medici, site of the French Academy in Rome)

Background imagePincian Hill Collection: The Pincian Hill (w / c and pen and ink on paper)

The Pincian Hill (w / c and pen and ink on paper)
704260 The Pincian Hill (w/c and pen and ink on paper) by Italian School, (19th century); Museo di Roma, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Il Pincio)

Background imagePincian Hill Collection: View of the Villa Medici, Rome (tempera on paper)

View of the Villa Medici, Rome (tempera on paper)
703109 View of the Villa Medici, Rome (tempera on paper) by Wittel, Gaspar van (Gaspare Vanvitelli) (1653-1736); Palazzo Barberini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome

Background imagePincian Hill Collection: St. Peters from the Pincian Hill, 1853-56. Creator: Possibly by Jane Martha St. John

St. Peters from the Pincian Hill, 1853-56. Creator: Possibly by Jane Martha St. John
St. Peters from the Pincian Hill, 1853-56

Background imagePincian Hill Collection: Roma - Pincian Hill, 1910

Roma - Pincian Hill, 1910. Group by Rosa of the Cairoli Brothers, who fell in the battle of Villa Glori, in 1867, during the Wars of the Italian Independence. From Cento Vedute Classiche di Roma

Background imagePincian Hill Collection: Roma - View from the Pincian Garden: Square of the Popolo (poplar-trees), 1910

Roma - View from the Pincian Garden: Square of the Popolo (poplar-trees), 1910. From Cento Vedute Classiche di Roma. [Enrico Verdesi, Rome, 1910]

Background imagePincian Hill Collection: Piazza del Popolo and the Pincian Hill, Rome, Italy, 1927. Artist: Eugen Poppel

Piazza del Popolo and the Pincian Hill, Rome, Italy, 1927. Artist: Eugen Poppel
Piazza del Popolo and the Pincian Hill, Rome, Italy, 1927. The Piazza del Popolo was laid out between 1811 and 1822 by Giuseppe Valadier

Background imagePincian Hill Collection: On the Pincian Hill, Rome and its environs, Italy, 19th century engraving

On the Pincian Hill, Rome and its environs, Italy, 19th century engraving

Background imagePincian Hill Collection: ROME: PINCIAN HILL. View of Rome, Italy, from Pincian Hill. Watercolor by William Pars

ROME: PINCIAN HILL. View of Rome, Italy, from Pincian Hill. Watercolor by William Pars, 18th century

Background imagePincian Hill Collection: On the Pincian Hill, Rome and its environs, Italy, 19th century engraving

On the Pincian Hill, Rome and its environs, Italy, 19th century engraving


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The Pincian Hill, located in Rome, has been a source of inspiration for artists throughout history. In the 1840s and 50s, Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot captured its beauty in his painting "Monte Pincio. " Giovanni Battista Falda also depicted the hill in his work "View of the Villa Medici, " showcasing the stunning landscape after 1677. One iconic feature of the the Fountain of Moses, which was immortalized in a black and white photograph. The image captures the grandeur and majesty of this historical landmark. The Villa Medici, home to the French Art Academy, stands proudly on top of this picturesque hill. An engraving beautifully showcases its architectural splendor. Artists have used various mediums to portray their admiration for this location; from watercolor and pen-and-ink drawings to tempera on paper paintings. Jane Martha St. John possibly painted an enchanting view of St. Peter's Basilica from the Pincian Hill between 1853-56, highlighting its prominence within Rome's skyline. As time progressed into the early 20th century, photographers continued to be captivated by this scenic spot. Images from 1910 depict both panoramic views from the Pincian Garden as well as poplar-tree-lined squares such as Piazza del Popolo. Eugen Poppel's artwork from 1927 showcases how even then, people were drawn to witness both modernity and history coexisting harmoniously at this location. Throughout centuries past until today, Monte Pincio Palace and Gardens have remained a symbol of Roman magnificence - evident through engravings dating back to mid-centuries or more recent depictions found in vintage prints capturing Italy's allure during that era.