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View of the Castle Sant'Angelo and the Ospedale di Santo Spirito [recto]

Étienne Dupérac

1559

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Cityscape

Dominant colour

View of the Castle Sant'Angelo and the Ospedale di Santo Spirito [recto] is a 1559 ink by Étienne Dupérac, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Étienne Dupérac
When & what style?: 1559 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This drawing shows a castle and a hospital on the banks of a river. The castle, with its tall tower, stands on the right side of the river, while the hospital is on the left. In the foreground, the river flows, with a small boat in the middle. The scene is drawn in brown ink on laid paper. The drawing is detailed, with many lines and shapes that create a sense of depth and texture. The artist has used different techniques to create different effects, such as hatching and cross-hatching. The overall effect is one of realism and accuracy. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this drawing, you might want to look up Dupérac, Étienne.