MARON, Anton von
(b. 1733, Wien, d. 1808, Roma)

Portrait of Two Gentlemen before the Arch of Constantine in Rome

1767
Oil on canvas, 137 x 101 cm
Private collection

The painting represents two unidentified gentlemen on the Grand Tour in Itaay. The Arch of Constantine is introduced into the background to illustrate the sitters' artistic and archeological interest.