Illusionistic Gothic Vaulting and Windows, in the Extension of the Chapel with Saints Luke and John
Spiridione Roma (Corfu c. 1735 – London 1786)
Category
Art / Oil paintings
Date
circa 1770 - 1771
Materials
Distemper and oil on canvas
Place of origin
The Vyne
Order this imageCollection
Vyne Estate, Hampshire
NT 719416
Summary
Distemper and oil painting on canvas, Illusionistic Gothic Vaulting and Windows, in the Extension of the Chapel with Saints Luke and John (Gothic Decorations for The Vyne Chapel) by Spiridione Roma (Born Corfu, c. 1735; fl. in England 1770 – London 1786), signed:Spir ... onj Roma. The Gothic mural paintings as fitted in the Chapel Gallery, circa 1770/1. These trompe l'oeil decorations, were originally in the Chapel, above the choir stalls. The counterfeited fan vaulting is modelled on that of Gloucester Cathedral. Roma, born in Corfu, came to England in around 1770 and was employed by John Chute at The Vyne. On being dismissed for idleness, he set up as a picture restorer, gaining considerable practice among the city companies, Drapers, Goldsmiths and Fishmongers. He is also said to have worked for Lord Egremont. He remained in England until his death of apoplexy on 15th June 1786. He is perhaps best known for The East Offering its Riches to Britannia, for the East India Company's Office in Leadenhall St in 1778.
Credit line
The Vyne, The Chute Collection (National Trust)
Makers and roles
Spiridione Roma (Corfu c. 1735 – London 1786), artist
References
Croft-Murray 1962-1970: Edward Croft-Murray, Decorative Painting in England, 1537 - 1837 (2 vols), 1962-1970, vol.II, 1970, pp.270-1