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Santi Giovanni e Paolo in Rome

Clemens von Zimmermann

Date: c. 1810
Medium: Etching on cream wove paper
Culture: Germany
Department: Prints and Drawings
Institution: Art Institute of Chicago

Joseph Anton Koch was a painter, printmaker, and writer who never received any formal training. Inspired by the Italian landscape during his visits to Rome, Koch created images such as Santi Giovanni e Paolo in Rome . The grandeur of the basilica, which was named for Saints John and Paul, dominates the scene, overwhelming the pilgrims and procession.

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Object type: AAT300041273

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