Eighteen Views of Rome: The Piazza Barberini (recto); Tracing of a Fountain from recto and Sketches of Two Faces (verso)
1665
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1665
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This drawing shows a busy city square with a big, fancy building in the middle. People and horses move around, some carrying heavy loads. A fountain sits in front of the building, and the streets are lined with smaller buildings. The paper looks old and slightly torn. The artist drew this scene from a high angle, making the buildings look grand. The lines are precise but light, almost like a sketch. There’s also writing in Italian at the top, hinting at the place’s name. Check out Baroque to see how this style used drama and detail in art.
