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Interior of the Pantheon after the Tiber broke its banks, 1833 (etching with brown wash)
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Interior of the Pantheon after the Tiber broke its banks, 1833 (etching with brown wash)
STC384818 Interior of the Pantheon after the Tiber broke its banks, 1833 (etching with brown wash) by Tofanelli, Agostino (1770-1834); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interieur du Pantheon dans les debordements du Tibre; Engraved by Pietro Fontana (1762-1837); from Recueil des vues au bister dessinees et lavees par Callimachus, Souvenirs d antiquites et curiosites de Rome et des environs, Deblayements et reparations du Pape Pie VII ; Original was built by Agrippa (c.63-12 BC) in 27 BC to commemorate the victory of Actium; Rebuilt by Hadrian (16-138) c.126; Consecrated as a Christian church in 609; The dome is the worlds largest unreinforced concrete dome; Santa Maria Rotonda; ); The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 22924948
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This etching with brown wash, titled "Interior of the Pantheon after the Tiber broke its banks, 1833" transports us back to a moment of both awe and alarm. The image depicts the aftermath of a devastating flood that engulfed the magnificent Pantheon in Rome. The artist, Agostino Tofanelli, skillfully captures the grandeur and architectural splendor of this ancient Roman temple-turned-church. As we gaze upon the scene, our eyes are drawn to the impressive coffered dome, renowned as the world's largest unreinforced concrete dome. Its intricate design is accentuated by Pietro Fontana's masterful engraving technique. However, what truly sets this print apart is its depiction of nature's power unleashed. The flooded interior reveals water gushing through open doors and swirling around columns—a stark contrast to its usual serene atmosphere. We can almost feel ourselves standing amidst this watery chaos. Despite being built over two thousand years ago by Agrippa and later rebuilt by Hadrian, even these enduring structures could not withstand Mother Nature's wrath. This print serves as a reminder that no matter how mighty human creations may be, they are ultimately at nature's mercy. As we contemplate this stunning artwork from Bridgeman Images' Stapleton Collection, it prompts us to reflect on our own vulnerability in an ever-changing world while marveling at humanity's ability to create lasting beauty amidst adversity.
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