1771
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Roman Ruins with a Sepulchre is a 1771 ink by Charles Louis Clérisseau, a Baroque work, depicting Ruins, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows old Roman ruins with a tomb in the center. The artist used pen and gray ink to create detailed lines and shapes. The watercolor adds a soft, dreamy feel to the scene, which is interesting because it makes the ruins look eerie and quiet. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Clérisseau, Charles Louis.
Charles-Louis Clérisseau (28 August 1721 – 9 January 1820) was a French architect, draughtsman, antiquary, and artist who became a leading authority on ancient Roman architecture and Roman ruins in Italy and France.
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