The Cascade at Tivoli c. 1750

"The Cascade at Tivoli" (c. 1750) by Claude-Joseph Vernet is a captivating landscape painting that showcases the artist's mastery of light and water. Vernet, known for his maritime and landscape scenes, captures the grandeur of the cascading waterfall at Tivoli, near Rome, with impressive detail. The painting features a group of figures enjoying the picturesque scenery, adding a human element to the natural beauty of the scene. The ruins in the background hint at the rich history of the site, further enhancing the romantic atmosphere of the artwork.