1653
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Diverse Views in and around Rome: Tomb along the Appian Way is a 1653 by Herman van Swanevelt, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This etching shows a quiet scene of an old tomb sitting beside a road. A small building with a tiled roof stands nearby, surrounded by trees and a few people walking or working. The tomb itself has a simple, rounded top, and the whole scene looks calm and a little worn. The text at the bottom reads *"Sepultura in Via Apia"*—which means "tomb along the Appian Way," an old Roman road. The artist used fine lines to create depth, making the trees and buildings look solid. Next, look up Baroque to see how this style often mixed drama with everyday life.
Herman van Swanevelt (1603–1655) was a Dutch artist, born in Woerden.
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