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"Gaspar van Wittel succeeded above all other artists in capturing the lights, mysteries and poetry of Rome, skilfully bringing together the painting technique of the Dutch School he had learnt during his apprenticeship with the intense emotional character of Roman 17th Century art, which he had encountered upon his arrival in Italy. The decision to inaugurate our new London Gallery with an exhibition devoted to van Wittel has... a very special significance."--Page [11].