Classical Roman Landscape

Inspired by antiquity and the majesty of Rome’s classical ruins, Jan Frans van Bloemen painted idyllic scenes like this one. He combined ancient architecture from the Roman countryside (the campagna) with lush vegetation and imaginative elements. Here we see the Colosseum and other ancient structures in an idealized setting, bathed in a soft, warm light, while several figures in classical garb enliven the foreground. LAAM Purchase ; Lyman Allyn Museum