Eighteen Views of Rome: The Church of the Gesù
1665
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1665
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This drawing shows a grand church with a big dome and tall columns in the center. The building is surrounded by smaller streets and buildings on both sides. People and horse-drawn carriages are scattered around, giving the scene a quiet, everyday feel. The title at the top reads *"Prospetto della Chiesa della Compagnia de Jesu"*, which means it’s a view of the Church of the Gesù. The artist labeled parts of the church and street with letters, like a map. Next, look up Baroque to see how this grand, dramatic style shaped art and architecture.
