Capriccio (art)
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In painting, a capriccio is an architectural fantasy, placing together buildings, archaeological ruins and other architectural elements in fictional and often fantastical combinations. These paintings may also include staffage (figures). Capriccio falls under the more general term of landscape painting. This style of painting was introduced in the Renaissance and continued into the Baroque.
Fantasy view with the Pantheon and other monuments of Ancient Rome, 1737, by Giovanni Paolo Panini
Woman and infant satyr in a landscape, from the etching series 'Capricci' by GB Tiepolo
Anthony Devis, An Italian Capriccio. in pen and ink
Architectural Capriccio with Christ and Disciples attributed to François de Nomé, 17th century
Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
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Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, also known as Giambattista Tiepolo, was an Italian painter and printmaker from the Republic of Venice who painted in the Rococo style, considered an important member of the 18th-century Venetian school. He was prolific, and worked not only in Italy, but also in Germany and Spain.
Self-portrait (1750–1753), from the ceiling fresco in the Würzburg Residence
The Glory of St. Dominic, 1723
Scipio Africanus Freeing Massiva shows Massiva, the nephew of a prince of Numidia, being released after capture by Scipio Africanus. Walters Art Museum.
The Banquet of Cleopatra, 1743–44, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne