Capriccio: An Archway
1762
oil
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
1762
oil
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
In this painting, a large archway frames a tall, white building with a red roof. The archway is made of stone and has a column on the left side. A person in a long coat and hat walks down the steps in front of the building. To the left, a person in a yellow coat stands near the column. The sky is blue, and there are some trees and other buildings in the background. The painting is done in a style that makes the light and shadows stand out. This style is called chiaroscuro. It helps make the scene feel more real and interesting. If you like this painting, you might also like the work of artist Francesco Guardi.
