Eighteen Views of Rome: The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore
1664
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1664
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This drawing shows a grand church with two big domes and a tall bell tower. In front, a few small groups of people walk or stand near a low wall. The buildings are detailed with columns, statues, and arched windows, all drawn in soft browns and blacks. The title says this is the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, a famous church in Rome. The artist labeled parts of the drawing with letters, like a guidebook. Next, check out Baroque to see how this style used drama and light in art.
