Caspar van Wittel (Vanvitelli, 1653 - 1736)

Caspar van Wittel (1653 - 1736) - photo 1

Caspar van Wittel

Caspar van Wittel, also known as Gaspare Vanvitelli in Italy, was a pioneering Dutch painter who significantly contributed to the art of topographical painting, known as "vedute," during his long career in Rome​​​​. Born in Amersfoort, the Dutch Republic, around 1652 or 1653, van Wittel moved to Italy, where he spent most of his life, becoming a key figure in transforming topography into a painterly specialization in Italian art​​​​.

Caspar van Wittel's work is distinguished by its meticulous depiction of urban landscapes, capturing the architectural beauty and atmospheric qualities of cities like Rome, Florence, Venice, and Naples with a remarkable level of detail and accuracy​​​​. He is credited with influencing the vedute genre in Italian art, predating and possibly inspiring the Venetian painter Canaletto, one of the most famous vedutisti​​.

His paintings, such as the grand canvas of Piazza Navona, Rome, showcase his innovative approach to cityscape painting, focusing on the modern city rather than the remnants of classical antiquity. This work highlights significant architectural projects and provides insight into the urban development of Rome during that period​​.

Caspar van Wittel's contributions to art were celebrated in the exhibition "MAESTRO VAN WITTEL - Dutch master of the Italian cityscape" at Kunsthal KAdE, showcasing a comprehensive collection of his paintings and drawings from various international collections​​.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Caspar van Wittel's vedute offer a unique window into the urban landscapes of 17th and 18th-century Italy, blending architectural precision with atmospheric beauty. His works remain highly sought after for their historical significance and artistic mastery.

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Nickname:Vanvitelli
Date and place of birt:1653, Amersfoort, The Netherlands
Date and place of death:13 september 1736, Rome, Italy
Nationality:Italy, The Netherlands
Period of activity: XVII, XVIII century
Specialization:Artist, Painter
Art school / group:Bentvueghels, School of Posillipo
Genre:Cityscape, Veduta
Art style:Baroque, Old Masters

Creators Italy

Giuseppe Troni (1739 - 1810)
Giuseppe Troni
1739 - 1810
Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio (1571 - 1610)
Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio
1571 - 1610
Giuseppe Nicola Nasini (1657 - 1736)
Giuseppe Nicola Nasini
1657 - 1736
Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio (1466 - 1516)
Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio
1466 - 1516
Cristiano Bunty (1824 - 1904)
Cristiano Bunty
1824 - 1904
Anselm Feuerbach (1829 - 1880)
Anselm Feuerbach
1829 - 1880
Ghitta Carell (1899 - 1972)
Ghitta Carell
1899 - 1972
Francesco Primaticcio (1503 - 1570)
Francesco Primaticcio
1503 - 1570
Francesco Albani (1578 - 1660)
Francesco Albani
1578 - 1660
Sant'Alessio in Bigiano (XIII century)
Sant'Alessio in Bigiano
XIII century
Santi di Tito (1536 - 1603)
Santi di Tito
1536 - 1603
Giacomo Manzu (1908 - 1991)
Giacomo Manzu
1908 - 1991
Guido Reni (1575 - 1642)
Guido Reni
1575 - 1642
Piero Sadun (1919 - 1974)
Piero Sadun
1919 - 1974
 Masaccio (1401 - 1428)
Masaccio
1401 - 1428
Sara Campesan (1924 - 2016)
Sara Campesan
1924 - 2016

Creators Baroque

Jacques Hupin (XVII century - ?)
Jacques Hupin
XVII century - ?
Giovanni Andrea Sirani (1610 - 1670)
Giovanni Andrea Sirani
1610 - 1670
Sebastiano Bombelli (1635 - 1719)
Sebastiano Bombelli
1635 - 1719
Lambert Doomer (1624 - 1700)
Lambert Doomer
1624 - 1700
Francesco Faraone Aquila (1676 - 1740)
Francesco Faraone Aquila
1676 - 1740
Jacob Symonsz. Pynas (1592 - 1650)
Jacob Symonsz. Pynas
1592 - 1650
Remigio Cantagallina (1582 - 1656)
Remigio Cantagallina
1582 - 1656
Luis Lagarto (1556 - 1624)
Luis Lagarto
1556 - 1624
Jean-Baptiste Jouvenet (1644 - 1717)
Jean-Baptiste Jouvenet
1644 - 1717
Gherardo Poli (1676 - 1739)
Gherardo Poli
1676 - 1739
Juan van der Hamen y León (1596 - 1631)
Juan van der Hamen y León
1596 - 1631
Alonso Miguel de Tovar (1678 - 1752)
Alonso Miguel de Tovar
1678 - 1752
Daniel Dumonstier (1574 - 1646)
Daniel Dumonstier
1574 - 1646
Antonio Campi (1524 - 1587)
Antonio Campi
1524 - 1587
Artemisia Gentileschi (1593 - 1653)
Artemisia Gentileschi
1593 - 1653
Moyses van Uyttenbroeck (1600 - 1646)
Moyses van Uyttenbroeck
1600 - 1646
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