The Interior of Saint Peter's, Rome
Italienische Grafik 1579–1623, first quarter 17th century
- Artista
- Italienische Grafik 1579–1623
- Datazione
- first quarter 17th century
- Tipologia
- Disegno
- Tecnica
- pen and brown ink with brown wash and watercolor heightened with white over black chalk on laid paper with gold leaf borders
- Dimensioni
- 32,9 × 43 cm
- Collezione
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licenza
- Pubblico dominio, CC0
Descrizione dell’immagine
This is a painting of an ornate architectural interior featuring classical architectural elements such as columns, cornices, arches, and niches within walls. The image is framed with intricate golden patterns. In the background, there are murals or frescoes with detailed designs. The perspective leads the viewer’s eye through the columns towards an opening space with light streaming through. This style is reminiscent of Giovanni Battista Piranesi, known for detailed architectural designs and etchings.