The Rome of the 17th century is presented through thirty-four sheets selected from the masterpieces of the collection of the Beaux-Arts de Paris. These drawings allow us to measure the importance of the Baroque spirit, around the most important personalities of the century: Bernini, Peter of Cortona, Salvator Rosa or Carlo Maratti.
Once settled and protected by illustrious families, the artists sought to impose their style, which spread thanks to the vitality of their workshops. The exhibition also highlights their students and collaborators, who, like Ciro Ferri or Giuseppe Passeri, proved to be talented draftsmen.
Religious or mythological scenes, landscapes, decorative and architectural projects, preparatory sketches for large-scale decorations or easel paintings, and sheets intended for passionate amateurs, all bear witness to the extraordinary activity of these artists in all fields of creation.
Curator: Emmanuelle Brugerolles
Practical information :
The Baroque in Rome
Thursday February 3 - Sunday April 24, 2022
Cabinet des dessins Jean Bonna, 14 rue Bonaparte, Paris 6e
Wednesday to Sunday 1pm - 7pm
2 €, 5 € or 10 € you choose!
Salvator Rosa (1615-1673) Saint Georges terrassant le dragon Plume, encre brune et lavis brun © Beaux-Arts de Paris
Giovanni Lorenzo Bernini, dit Le Bernin (1598 – 1680) Projet pour le campanile de Saint-Pierre de Rome Pierre noire, plume, encre brune et lavis brun Provenance : Don de Mme Le Soufaché en 1891 © Beaux-Arts de Paris
Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi (1606 – 1680) Paysage avec un personnage secouru par deux personnes au pied de l’arbre du premier plan Plume, encre brune Provenance : E. Gatteaux ; legs en 1883 aux Beaux- Arts de Paris © Beaux-Arts de Paris
Giuseppe Cesari dit le Cavalier d’Arpin (1568-1640) Hercule et Antée Sanguine et pierre noire © Beaux-Arts de Paris
