1665
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Eighteen Views of Rome: The Trevi Fountain is a 1665 by Lievin Cruyl, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This drawing shows a busy city scene with a grand fountain at its center. The fountain has steps, statues, and water spilling out. Around it, buildings line the streets, some with scaffolding and workers. A small tower stands near the bottom, and a few people walk or ride in carriages. The title says this is the Trevi Fountain, a famous spot in Rome. The artist used light and shadow to give the scene depth, making some parts look closer and others farther away. Look up *chiaroscuro* to see how this technique works.
Lievin Cruyl or Lieven Cruyl was a Flemish priest and a draughtsman and etcher of landscapes, seascapes, and architectural views.
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