Caspar Van Wittel Collection

View of Tivoli, c1700. Creator: Gaspar van Wittell
View of Tivoli, c1700. Featuring the famous circular, 1st-century BC Temple of Vesta and the bridge over the thundering falls of the Tiber River

Italianate River Landscape with a Bridge, 1674-1736. Creator: Gaspar van Wittell
Italianate River Landscape with a Bridge, 1674-1736

View of Naples, 1675-1750. Creator: Circle of Gaspar van Wittell
View of Naples, 1675-1750

The Ruins of an Ancient Amphitheater, c. 1701. Creator: Gaspar van Wittell
The Ruins of an Ancient Amphitheater, c. 1701

The Waterfall and Town of Tivoli. Creator: Gaspar van Wittell
The Waterfall and Town of Tivoli

A View of Rome from Santa Maria del Priorato, c. 1710. Creator: Gaspar van Wittell
A View of Rome from Santa Maria del Priorato, c. 1710

Hunter with Dog, Other Figures in Landscape with Villa, Canal, Pyramid, n.d. Creator: Gaspar van Wittell
Hunter with Dog, Other Figures in Landscape with Villa, Canal, Pyramid, n.d

A Panoramic view of Messina, Sicily, (oil on canvas)
990163 A Panoramic view of Messina, Sicily, (oil on canvas) by Wittel, Gaspar van (Gaspare Vanvitelli) (1653-1736); 68.6x139 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Panoramic view of Messina, Sicily)

The Church of SS. Marcellino e Pietro, from the Vigna Ciccolini, (oil on canvas)
990106 The Church of SS. Marcellino e Pietro, from the Vigna Ciccolini, (oil on canvas) by Wittel, Gaspar van (Gaspare Vanvitelli) (1653-1736); 75x132.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Fontana dell Acqua Paola, Rome (oil on canvas)
827672 The Fontana dell Acqua Paola, Rome (oil on canvas) by Wittel, Gaspar van (Gaspare Vanvitelli) (1653-1736); 51x107 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Darsena, Naples, c. 1702 (oil on canvas)
827694 The Darsena, Naples, c.1702 (oil on canvas) by Wittel, Gaspar van (Gaspare Vanvitelli) (1653-1736); 74x171.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Darsena, Naples)

View Gulf Naples several large small ships sail
View of the Gulf of Naples, View of the Gulf of Naples where several large and small ships sail. Caspar van Wittel (circle of), 1675 - 1750, copper (metal), oil paint (paint)

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Caspar van Wittel, also known as Gaspare Vanvitelli, was a Dutch painter who revolutionized the art of cityscape painting in Italy during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. His meticulous attention to detail and innovative use of light and perspective set him apart from his contemporaries. Van Wittel's paintings often depict bustling city scenes with grand architecture and vibrant street life. He had a keen eye for capturing the essence of each location he painted, whether it be Rome, Venice, or his native Amersfoort. His work was highly sought after by wealthy patrons and collectors throughout Europe, earning him fame and recognition during his lifetime. Today, his paintings are treasured for their historical accuracy and artistic brilliance. Van Wittel's influence can still be seen in the works of modern-day cityscape painters, who continue to draw inspiration from his groundbreaking techniques. His legacy lives on as one of the pioneers of urban landscape painting in European art history.