Views of Europe · 19th century
€ 330
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
Condition report: Light toning; minor foxing in margins; image clean and well defined.
Panoramic View from Janiculum Hill, Rome – Tiber & Vatican, 1867
This panoramic lithograph offers a sweeping view of Rome from the Janiculum Hill, overlooking the Tiber, Castel Sant’Angelo, and the dense urban fabric beyond. Philippe Benoist combines landscape, architecture, and human presence to create a serene yet expansive city portrait.
Produced between 1867 and 1869 for “Rome dans sa Grandeur,” this plate reflects the Grand Tour tradition of elevated viewpoints, presenting Rome as both monumental and picturesque. Benoist’s attention to atmospheric perspective and compositional balance gives the scene depth and calm.
Subtle tinting softens the landscape and unifies the composition, making this print particularly attractive for interior display. It appeals to collectors of Roman panoramas, landscape views, and 19th-century travel imagery.
Condition report: Light toning; minor foxing in margins; image clean and well defined.
Framing tips: Large mat and simple dark frame to emphasize the panoramic composition.
Keywords: Janiculum Hill view, Rome panorama print, Castel Sant’Angelo, Benoist Rome lithograph, 19th century cityscape
