Figures Near the Ruins of a Corinthian Temple (recto); Fragment of an Arch (tracing from recto) (verso)

1704

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Figures Near the Ruins of a Corinthian Temple (recto); Fragment of an Arch (tracing from recto) (verso) is a 1704 by Andrea Locatelli, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Andrea Locatelli
When & what style?: 1704 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a group of people sitting and standing around the ruins of an old temple. The temple has tall columns and broken arches, with a few trees in the background. One person is lying down near the front, while others sit or stand around them, looking toward the ruins. The image looks like a study for a bigger painting, with quick, loose lines. The people and ruins are drawn in soft grays and whites, giving a faded, almost ghostly feel. Next, check out Baroque to see how this style used drama and movement in art.