Johann Wolfgang von Goethe 1749-1832 visiting the Colosseum in Rome

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"Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) Visiting the Colosseum in Rome" is a painting by the German artist Jakob Philipp Hackert, created in 1787. The artwork captures the seminal moment when the renowned German writer and statesman Johann Wolfgang von Goethe visited the iconic ancient amphitheater during his Italian Journey (1786-1788), a period that significantly influenced his literary and aesthetic development.

The painting is a testament to the Grand Tour, an educational rite of passage for European artists and intellectuals of the 18th and early 19th centuries, which involved visiting important cultural sites in Italy. Hackert, who was a prominent landscape painter of his time and the official painter of King Ferdinand IV of Naples, was well-acquainted with Goethe. Their friendship is reflected in the personal and contemplative portrayal of Goethe amidst the ruins of the Colosseum.

In this work, Hackert combines his keen eye for detail and his talent for landscape painting to depict the grandeur of the Roman ruins alongside the figure of Goethe, who is often seen as a symbol of the Sturm und Drang literary movement and the Weimar Classicism. The painting not only captures the historical and cultural significance of the Colosseum but also serves as a visual representation of the impact of Italian art and architecture on German Romanticism.

The painting is characterized by its attention to the textures of the weathered stone, the play of light and shadow, and the thoughtful composition that leads the viewer's eye to the central figure of Goethe. This piece is considered an important work in Hackert's oeuvre and contributes to the visual culture of the Grand Tour, as well as to the understanding of Goethe's life and the cultural exchange between Germany and Italy during that period.

As of the knowledge cutoff date, the painting is held in a private collection or a museum, and it continues to be a subject of interest for scholars studying the Grand Tour, Goethe's biography, and the cultural history of the late 18th century.

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