Casa Dei Capitelli Colorati At Pompei — Giacinto Gigante

Casa dei Capitelli Colorati at Pompei

This captivating painting showcases a vibrant depiction of Pompeii’s peristyle courtyard, bathed in warm hues. Executed in 1856 for the Bourbon monarchy, Gigante's masterful use of watercolor and pencil conveys an exceptional sense of atmosphere and perspective—a hallmark of the Posillipo School.


Giacinto Gigante (1806 - 1876)

Descubre Giacinto Gigante (1806-1876), maestro del paisaje italiano y figura clave de la Escuela Posillipo. ¡Explora sus vibrantes vistas e interpretaciones románticas de Nápoles!

Palacio de Capodimonte (Nápoles, Italia)

Descubre el arte barroco y la historia real en el Palacio de Capodimonte, museo nacional napolitano con obras maestras de Caravaggio y Titian y un impresionante parque urbano.

Like many Italian artists, the young Gigante used to create academic views of the archaeological excavations in the area of Mt. Vesuvius. The artist continued to admire these places during his mature years of production, where he experimented with new angles and chromatic combinations. The work, also known as the House of Ariadne, was executed in 1856 for the Bourbons. It offers an unusual vantage point from one of the rooms within the house that overlooks the peristyle (internal court yard with columns).