The Piazza of Saint Peter's Seen through an Arch of the Basilica

Italienische Grafik 1779–1810, 1778/1779

The image shows an architectural space with an ornate archway leading to an open plaza. In the distance, there is a tall obelisk surrounded by statues and colonnades. The ceiling is intricately decorated with golden motifs, contrasting with the blue sky seen through the archway. The precise brushstrokes capture the detailed decorations. The color palette includes earthy tones for the architecture, gold for the ceiling, and blue for the sky. Geometric patterns on the floor direct the eye towards the plaza.
Artiste
Italienische Grafik 1779–1810
Datation
1778/1779
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
pen and black ink and watercolor, over graphite and pinholes for guidelines, on medium wove paper
Dimensions
59,9 × 52,3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The image shows an architectural space with an ornate archway leading to an open plaza. In the distance, there is a tall obelisk surrounded by statues and colonnades. The ceiling is intricately decorated with golden motifs, contrasting with the blue sky seen through the archway. The precise brushstrokes capture the detailed decorations. The color palette includes earthy tones for the architecture, gold for the ceiling, and blue for the sky. Geometric patterns on the floor direct the eye towards the plaza.

Italienische Grafik 1779–1810