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The Inn near Prima Porta

Bartholomeus Breenbergh

1628

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Baroque

Dominant colour

The Inn near Prima Porta is a 1628 ink by Bartholomeus Breenbergh, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Bartholomeus Breenbergh
When & what style?: 1628 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

The image shows a landscape with a building in the center, surrounded by hills and trees. The building has a large tower and a smaller structure to its left. In the foreground, there are rocks and what appears to be a stream or river. The scene is depicted in a detailed and realistic style, with intricate lines and shading. The etching technique used to create the image gives it a sense of depth and texture. The Renaissance movement is characterized by its emphasis on realism and attention to detail, which is evident in this image. To learn more about the techniques used in this piece, you can look up the technique of etching.