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The Colonnade of St. Peter's, Rome, during the Conclave

Hubert Robert

Cleveland Museum of Art

A circular painting depicting a large, dimly lit interior space with a high, domed ceiling featuring decorative panels. The ceiling is supported by numerous tall, thick columns. The floor is littered with large rocks and debris. Several people dressed in 18th-century attire are scattered throughout the space, some sitting and others standing. A green cannon with a red flag lies on its side. In the background, a wooden barrier with a large gate is visible, and several windows along the top allow natural light to enter. The scene appears to be set in a historic, possibly ancient, architectural structure with a sense of disarray or aftermath.

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726 × 893 px
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