Roman School, 18th century

The Roman School of the 18th century refers to a collective of painters working in Rome during the 1700s, producing works heavily influenced by Baroque traditions while incorporating emerging Neoclassical ideals. Artists of this school were often trained in prestigious Roman academies and workshops, creating religious, mythological, and portrait works for aristocratic and ecclesiastical patrons. Rome's position as the cultural capital of the Western world attracted both native and foreign artists who absorbed and contributed to this rich visual tradition.