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Two Fountains

Italian 17th Century

1650

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque fountain

Dominant colour

Two Fountains is a 1650 ink by Italian 17th Century, a Baroque work, depicting fountain, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Italian 17th Century
When & what style?: 1650 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows two fountains in a simple landscape. The artist used pen and gray ink to create the scene. The use of gray wash adds depth and texture to the drawing, which is a notable aspect of this work. The artist's attention to detail is also seen in the way the fountains are rendered, suggesting a careful observation of the natural world, similar to the technique: cross-hatching.