The Portal of the Madonna della Misericordia from the Canal

Deutsche Grafik 1830–1850, 1844

The image shows a historical architectural structure with a sculptural archway on a clear day. The view is a straight-on perspective looking towards the ornate entrance of the building. The scene is framed by the building's walls and the blue sky with some clouds. The brushstrokes show detailed textures of the stone and sculptures, with warm earth tones dominating the color palette. There are hints of greenery visible through the archway, suggesting a garden beyond. The water nearby reflects blue and dark green hues. Light and shadow are artistically depicted.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1830–1850
Date
1844
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and brown ink with watercolor over graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
35.2 × 23.1 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a historical architectural structure with a sculptural archway on a clear day. The view is a straight-on perspective looking towards the ornate entrance of the building. The scene is framed by the building's walls and the blue sky with some clouds. The brushstrokes show detailed textures of the stone and sculptures, with warm earth tones dominating the color palette. There are hints of greenery visible through the archway, suggesting a garden beyond. The water nearby reflects blue and dark green hues. Light and shadow are artistically depicted.

Deutsche Grafik 1830–1850