Vincenzo Camuccini at The Borghese Gardens, Rome

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Vincenzo Camuccini (22 February 1771 – 2 September 1844) was a renowned Italian painter of Neoclassic histories and spiritual paintings. He stood as the top academic painter of his time in Rome, receiving widespread acclaim for his work. Born in Rome, Camuccini's early education was provided by his brother Pietro, a skilled picture-restorer, and Pietro Leone Bombelli, an accomplished engraver. He also received comprehensive training with Domenico Corvi. For nearly three decades, he devoted himself to copying old masters until achieving independence as a painter. As an original artist, Camuccini belonged to the Neoclassicist school fostered in Rome by Anton Raphael Mengs. His first major independent work, completed around 1798, was a large canvas of the Death of Caesar, which showcased his growing expertise and style. This significant achievement led to speculation that Camuccini may have been influenced by Jacques-Louis David's classic Roman themes and style; however, it is more likely that both artists emerged from the rising Neoclassic refocus towards images of and derived from Greco-Roman themes. In 1800, he received a prestigious commission for an Incredulity of St. Thomas from the Vatican. Two years later, Gaspare Landi received a commission for two large canvases for the chapel of the Madonna of the Rosary in the church of San Giovanni in Piacenza. Ultimately, the commission was divided between Camuccini and Landi, with Camuccini painting a Presentation in the Temple. The canvases by both artists were completed in the early spring of 1806 and exhibited side by side at the Pantheon at Easter that year. A few years later, he was invited to Munich and Paris, where he met Napoleon, David, Perodet, Gros, Regnault, and M. Gérard. Among his notable works on classic Greco-Roman history were Horatius Cocles, Romulus and Remus, Departure of Regulus for Carthage, Death of Virginia, Continence of Scipio, and Death of Caesar. Pope Pius VII conferred upon him the title of Baron, with hereditary succession, and Emperor Francis I awarded him the order of the Iron Crown. In 1829, he was elected into the National Academy of Design as an Honorary member. He passed away in Rome in 1844. (Credit: Wikipedia) This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, through which we are creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from across the globe for the public to access for free. Scan the World is an open-source community effort; if you have interesting items around you and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can help. Scanned: Photogrammetry (Processed using Agisoft PhotoScan)