Reading a Letter
Delve into the intimacy of 18th-century life with Gaspare Traversi’s ‘Reading a Letter,’ a Rococo masterpiece capturing a moment of shared curiosity and artistic brilliance at The Hermitage Museum.
Gaspare Traversi
Gaspare Traversi (1722-1770) was an Italian Rococo painter known for satirical genre scenes & vivid religious works in a Caravaggist style. Often compared to Hogarth, his paintings offer lively social commentary and dramatic realism.
Hermitage Museum
Explore the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg! Discover masterpieces from Renaissance to modern times within stunning historic palaces – a cultural journey awaits.