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.
Artista
Italienische Grafik 1779–1810
Datazione
1778/1779
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
pen and black ink and watercolor, over graphite and pinholes for guidelines, on medium wove paper
Dimensioni
59,9 × 52,3 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

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