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Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome, c1830-32. The row of houses on the left provides a counterpoint to the monumental structure on the right—the Castel Sant'Angelo, originally built as a mausoleum for the Roman Emperor Hadrian. The arches of the bridge mimic the dome of Saint Peter’s Basilica. Bold patches of unblended paint give the scene a freshness and spontaneity. Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome, c1830-32. Creator: Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/HERITAGE ART)