Lake Nemi and Genzano from the Terrace of the Capuchin Monastery 1756 - 1757

Richard Wilson's "Lake Nemi and Genzano from the Terrace of the Capuchin Monastery" (1756-1757) is a classic example of the artist's Italianate landscape style. The painting captures the serene beauty of the Italian countryside, with its rolling hills, sparkling lake, and distant town. The figures in the foreground add a sense of scale and human presence to the scene. Wilson's mastery of light and color is evident in the soft, warm glow of the sky and the lush greens of the foliage. The painting is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.