The artwork, entitled “Tivoli: The Temple of the Sybil and the Campagna,” was created by Richard Wilson in 1765. This painting is a distinguished example of the Rococo art movement and belongs to the landscape genre. It is housed at the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, Texas, United States.
In this splendid landscape, the artist captures the serene beauty of the Italian countryside. The painting highlights the majestic ruins of the Temple of the Sybil, perched on a hilltop with cypress trees accentuating the ancient architecture in the left portion of the composition. The right side showcases a verdant tree dominating the foreground, providing a sense of depth and scale. The vast landscape of the Campagna stretches out, bathed in the soft, ambient light of the setting sun. Two figures can be seen at the base of the tree, suggesting human engagement with nature. Tranquil skies with gentle clouds hover above, enhancing the peaceful ambiance of the scene.
