Rome: as seen in the 18th century

Rome is said to have been founded on April 21st, by Romulus and Remus.  To celebrate the mark on our calendars ( you did mark this date down right?) here are some 18th century views of the famous capital.

Hubert Robert, Picturesque View of the Capitol in Rome. Oil on canvas. Musée des beaux-arts.




Panini, Giovanni.,View of Rome from North from below Monte Mario. 1749, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin--Preussischer Kulturbesitz.

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