Eighteen Views of Rome: The Collegio di Propaganda Fide (recto)
1665
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1665
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This drawing shows a long, grand building with tall windows and columns, sitting by a river. In front, a smaller church-like structure has steps and a cross on top. Two people stand near the water’s edge: one holding a stick, the other dressed in old-fashioned clothes. The river has a bridge with railings, and the whole scene looks calm but detailed. The title says this is a view of the *Collegio di Propaganda Fide*, a building used for training missionaries. The artist focused on how the architecture fits into the landscape. Next, look up Baroque to see how this style shaped other buildings and art.
