The Temple of the Sibyl, Tivoli

The Temple of the Sibyl, Tivoli

1752 - Painting - 66cm x 50cm

"The Temple of the Sibyl, Tivoli" is a painting by Richard Wilson, created in 1752. It's part of the National Gallery of Ireland's collection. The painting measures 0.66 meters in width and 0.5 meters in height.

The artwork depicts a landscape featuring the Temple of the Sibyl in Tivoli, Italy, situated on a hilltop. The temple is shown in the middle ground, with a classical architectural style. The foreground includes a path, some figures (possibly shepherds or travelers), and a large tree to the right. The background shows a vast, flat expanse of land extending to the horizon under a somewhat cloudy sky. The overall style is characteristic of landscape painting from the 18th century, with a focus on atmospheric perspective and the depiction of light and shadow.

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