St. Peter's Square, Rome
by ROBERT, Hubert, Oil on paper laid on canvas, 33 x 33 cm
This view is taken from Bernini’s colonnade in St. Peter’s Square.
The art of Hubert Robert lies in a perfectly controlled balance combining the representation of architectural motifs with everyday life scenes. Some figures placed here and there wander about in this monumental decor hence enlivening this famous site and revealing the magnificence of the eternal city.