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Piazza Santa Maria Novella, Florence

Edouard Eckman

1621

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Allegory

Dominant colour

Piazza Santa Maria Novella, Florence is a 1621 ink by Edouard Eckman, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Edouard Eckman
When & what style?: 1621 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This woodcut depicts a bustling scene in Piazza Santa Maria Novella, Florence. The square is filled with people, some on horseback, while others are on foot. In the background, several buildings line the square, including a large structure with a tower. The artist has used bold lines and shading to create depth and texture in the image. The woodcut technique gives the image a sense of roughness and immediacy. If you're interested in learning more about the Baroque movement, which this woodcut is a part of, you might want to explore further.