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Architectural Fantasies with Temples and Pyramids

Filippo Juvarra

1704

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque 18th Century Architectural

Dominant colour

Architectural Fantasies with Temples and Pyramids is a 1704 ink by Filippo Juvarra, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Filippo Juvarra
When & what style?: 1704 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows two grand buildings with domes, columns, and steps. One looks like a temple, the other like a pyramid with a column on top. The lines are loose but confident, and the blue and brown washes add depth. A boat floats near the temple, and a few tiny figures stand on the steps. The paper has some brown stains, and the artist scribbled notes in the corner—maybe planning more ideas. The sketch feels like a mix of real buildings and imagination. If you like this, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with lines.