Veduta del Ponte Salario

Giovanni Battista Piranesi, 1756/1757

The image shows an etching of an ancient stone bridge with arches and a fortified structure on top. The perspective is slightly elevated. The horizon is low with distant trees and landforms. The detailed brushstrokes depict stone textures and architecture realistically. The color palette is monochromatic in black and white. Figures and boats are near the water, and a structure or tower is visible in the distance among hills and trees.
Artist
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Date
1756/1757
Type
Print
Medium
etching
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows an etching of an ancient stone bridge with arches and a fortified structure on top. The perspective is slightly elevated. The horizon is low with distant trees and landforms. The detailed brushstrokes depict stone textures and architecture realistically. The color palette is monochromatic in black and white. Figures and boats are near the water, and a structure or tower is visible in the distance among hills and trees.

Giovanni Battista Piranesi