Roman Prison

Giovanni Battista Piranesi, tweede helft 18e eeuw

This is a painting of a grand architectural interior with a network of staircases. The image features a vast, labyrinthine space with multiple levels and arches. The central focus is a large pillar with a decorated capital, supporting a high arched ceiling. Staircases lead up and down in various directions, creating a sense of depth and complexity. The walls are adorned with classical architectural elements such as pediments and pilasters, and an intricate railing runs along the staircases. The painting uses a palette of earthy tones, highlighting the rustic textures of stone and brick. The style is reminiscent of Giovanni Battista Piranesi.
Kunstenaar
Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Datering
tweede helft 18e eeuw
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
pen and black ink with brown and gray wash heightened with white gouache over traces of graphite on laid paper
Afmetingen
21,3 × 15,5 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

This is a painting of a grand architectural interior with a network of staircases. The image features a vast, labyrinthine space with multiple levels and arches. The central focus is a large pillar with a decorated capital, supporting a high arched ceiling. Staircases lead up and down in various directions, creating a sense of depth and complexity. The walls are adorned with classical architectural elements such as pediments and pilasters, and an intricate railing runs along the staircases. The painting uses a palette of earthy tones, highlighting the rustic textures of stone and brick. The style is reminiscent of Giovanni Battista Piranesi.

Giovanni Battista Piranesi