Sculpteur travaillant à la statue d’un saint à Saint-Pierre de Rome 1758 - 1759

Hubert Robert's 1758-1759 painting, "Sculpteur travaillant à la statue d’un saint à Saint-Pierre de Rome," depicts the interior of St. Peter's Basilica during a renovation, a scene the artist was familiar with as he worked for the French Royal Academy in Rome. The painting, rendered in a realistic style, showcases the grandeur of the basilica with its vaulted ceilings and towering columns, while also highlighting the details of the ongoing construction. This captivating image of a bustling scene within a monumental space encapsulates the artistic interests of the 18th century.