The Cathedral at Trani

Französische Grafik 1775–1780, 1778

The image shows a town square with a grand church featuring a tall bell tower. The church has a detailed façade with a rose window and arched windows. In the background, there are arched buildings and trees. The brushstrokes are detailed, and the color palette is subdued with beige, brown, gray, and hints of green. People are seen engaging in various activities in the square. In the distance, ship masts are visible over a low wall, indicating the presence of a harbor.
Artiste
Französische Grafik 1775–1780
Datation
1778
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
pen and gray-black ink and watercolor over graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
21,5 × 35,2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

The image shows a town square with a grand church featuring a tall bell tower. The church has a detailed façade with a rose window and arched windows. In the background, there are arched buildings and trees. The brushstrokes are detailed, and the color palette is subdued with beige, brown, gray, and hints of green. People are seen engaging in various activities in the square. In the distance, ship masts are visible over a low wall, indicating the presence of a harbor.

Französische Grafik 1775–1780