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Vestiges d'un temple de la Grece

Jean-François Janinet after Giovanni Paolo Panini

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts ancient ruins with human figures. The foreground shows people interacting near classical architecture, including columns with Corinthian capitals. There is a fractured entablature and a circular stone piece nearby. A decorated urn stands on the right. The background blends the sky and distant landscape. The painting focuses on details in the architecture, figures' clothing, and classical style. The color palette consists of browns, beiges, greys, pale blues, and hints of green.

Artwork Details

Medium
color aquatint and etching
Dimensions
3541 × 4820 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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