Gaspar van Wittel succeeded above all other artists in capturing thè lights, mysteries and poetry of Rome, skilfully bringing together thè painting technique of thè Dutch School he had learnt during his apprenticeship with the intense emotional character of Roman 17th Century art, which he had encountered upon his arrivai in Italy.
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The decision to inaugurate our new London Gallery with an exhibition devoted to van Wittel has for me a very special significance. First because throughout my career the work of van Wittel has been the focus of particular attention and research; and secondly, because I hope that this Gallery will be a window on Italian culture in thè heart of London. Cesare Lampronti.
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