Classical Landscape
1638
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1638
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Classical Landscape is a 1638 chalk by Giovanni Angelo Canini, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a quiet countryside scene in red chalk. A winding river cuts through rolling hills, with a few trees and bushes scattered along the banks. The lines are loose and quick, giving the drawing a soft, sketchy feel. The artist used just one color—red chalk—to suggest light and shadow. This was common in Baroque sketches, where artists often worked fast to capture ideas. Next, check out Baroque to see how this style shaped art in the 1600s.
