Das Innere von Sankt Peter, Rom

Italienische Grafik 1579–1623, first quarter 17th century

This is a painting of an ornate architectural interior featuring classical architectural elements such as columns, cornices, arches, and niches within walls. The image is framed with intricate golden patterns. In the background, there are murals or frescoes with detailed designs. The perspective leads the viewer’s eye through the columns towards an opening space with light streaming through. This style is reminiscent of Giovanni Battista Piranesi, known for detailed architectural designs and etchings.
Künstler
Italienische Grafik 1579–1623
Datierung
first quarter 17th century
Gattung
Zeichnung
Technik
pen and brown ink with brown wash and watercolor heightened with white over black chalk on laid paper with gold leaf borders
Maße
32,9 × 43 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

This is a painting of an ornate architectural interior featuring classical architectural elements such as columns, cornices, arches, and niches within walls. The image is framed with intricate golden patterns. In the background, there are murals or frescoes with detailed designs. The perspective leads the viewer’s eye through the columns towards an opening space with light streaming through. This style is reminiscent of Giovanni Battista Piranesi, known for detailed architectural designs and etchings.

Italienische Grafik 1579–1623