The artwork entitled “Interior view of the Pantheon” by Giovanni Battista Piranesi belongs to the Neoclassicism art movement and is classified as an interior genre piece. It forms part of the “Vedute di Roma” series.
The artwork presents an elaborate and detailed depiction of the interior of the Pantheon, an architectural marvel of ancient Rome. Dominated by large Corinthian columns, the scene captures a grand and imposing view of the domed structure, revealing intricate coffered patterns on the inner surface of the dome and the oculus at the top that allows natural light to stream in from above. This rendering showcases the architectural majesty and precise craftsmanship of the Pantheon, reflecting Piranesi’s extensive study and appreciation of Roman architecture. The careful rendering of scale and perspective emphasizes the grandiosity and spatial harmony of the historical monument.
