Ruins with Figures

Artist: Giovanni Paolo Panini
Artwork: Ruins with Figures
Description: This is a pen and brown ink drawing by the Italian artist Giovanni Paolo Panini. The drawing is in the style of a capriccio, a type of painting or drawing that depicts a fanciful or imaginary scene. The capriccio often includes elements of both real and imaginary architecture, and it is often used to explore the relationship between the two. In this capriccio, Panini has depicted a group of figures walking through a ruined city. The figures are dressed in contemporary clothing, and they are surrounded by the ruins of ancient buildings. The drawing is a masterly example of Panini’s skill as a draughtsman, and it is a fascinating example of the capriccio genre.
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