Colosseum

About this work

This drawing shows a huge oval building with rows of arches and columns. The walls are thick and solid, with windows and doorways cut into them. Inside, you can see a sloped floor with steps leading up, and a few small tunnels or entrances at the bottom. The ground outside is paved in a pattern of black and white tiles. This is a detailed sketch made by tracing lines over a design. The artist used fine lines to show shadows and depth, making the stone look real. Next, look up engraving to see how this technique works.