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Blanchet started his career studying sculpture, but soon moved to painting. He stayed in Rome from around 1645 until1653, working with artists in the circle of Nicholas Poussin. He made engravings of various views, in particular of ancient sites.
National Trust, Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum and Village
near Chippenham
Title
A Capriccio of Classical Architecture and Sculpture, with Two Figures
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 99 x W 124.5 cm
Accession number
996280
Acquisition method
gift from Matilda Theresa Talbot (formerly Gilchrist-Clark), 1948
Work type
Painting