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Castello S. Angelo di Roma [Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome]

Nicolas Beatrizet

1562

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Architectural

Dominant colour

Castello S. Angelo di Roma [Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome] is a 1562 ink by Nicolas Beatrizet, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Nicolas Beatrizet
When & what style?: 1562 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a detailed engraving of Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome. The castle is depicted with a large tower in the center, surrounded by walls and a moat. The engraving is done in a cross-hatching style, with many fine lines that create a sense of texture and depth. The castle is shown from a slight angle, with the tower looming large in the center. The walls and moat are rendered in intricate detail, with many small features visible. The engraving is done on a large scale, with the castle filling most of the page. If you're interested in learning more about this style of engraving, you might want to look up the technique of cross-hatching.