La Piera del Bando. V.
1740
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1740
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This etching shows a grand, multi-story building with many arches and columns. The building has a balcony on the second floor, and people are gathered in front of it. The scene is set in a city, with a tall column in the background and a body of water visible to the right. The etching is done in a detailed, realistic style, with lots of texture and shading. If you're interested in seeing more works like this, you might want to check out the artist Canaletto.