Metropolitan Museum of Art - View of the Interior of the Pantheon

1. The "View of the Interior of the Pantheon" was a painting done by Giovanni Paolo Panini in 1734. The medium was oil on canvas and the dimensions are 127cm x 98cm.
2. I believe Giovanni was bear witnessing to how the pantheon looked on a day to day basis on the inside.
3. Giovanni communicates this story visually by painting people inside the pantheon, painting how the sunlight looks when entering the pantheon through the dome. He especially painted every detail of the interior of the Pantheon, every person's shadow, shadows of structures, and shows depth perception in the painting.
4. The painting was made using paint, oil, painting brush, and a canvas, and possibly charcoal. I think the artist first sketched the painting using charcoal. Then he applied the already mixed colored paint that also has oil mixed inside. After he finishes, he lets it to dry. I really don't know how the painting was made but this is my idea of how its made.
5. The materials or manner in which they are applied help the artist tell his story especially well because he demonstrates depth perception and shadowing. He also pays close attention to every little detail. For the viewer, its as if we are at the Pantheon standing right at the artist's point of view.
6. The only thoughts I have on this work of art is that it is amazing. It's, like I said, as if I was there inside the Pantheon. Really makes me want to go visit the Pantheon.