Capriccio with Ruins and an Obelisk
1726
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1726
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows old buildings with broken columns and an obelisk in the middle. The walls look crumbling, but the artist drew them carefully. A few tiny figures stand near the ruins, looking small compared to the big stones. The artist used a sharp tool to scratch lines into the paper, creating this dark, detailed look. This style was common in the 1700s. Check out how this artist made etching to see how it works.
