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Eighteen Views of Rome: The Piazza del Popolo (recto); Sketch for San Giovanni in Laterano (verso)

Lievin Cruyl , 1664

Eighteen Views of Rome: The Piazza del Popolo (recto); Sketch for San Giovanni in Laterano (verso), by Lievin Cruyl, 1664
Eighteen Views of Rome: The Piazza del Popolo (recto); Sketch for San Giovanni in Laterano (verso), by Lievin Cruyl, 1664

Eighteen Views of Rome: The Piazza del Popolo (recto); Sketch for San Giovanni in Laterano (verso) is a drawing by the Baroque artist Lievin Cruyl. It dates from 1664 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.
1943.261
Credit line
Dudley P. Allen Fund

About this work

Overview

This drawing, created by Lievin Cruyl in 1664, is a double-sided work featuring a cityscape on one side and a church interior sketch on the other. It is currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The recto depicts a panoramic view of a city square, likely Piazza del Popolo in Rome, with an obelisk at its center, surrounded by buildings including a domed church and a clock tower. The verso shows a less detailed sketch of a church interior, possibly San Giovanni in Laterano.

Technique & Style

The drawing showcases Cruyl's skill in capturing urban landscapes with precise yet delicate lines. The recto is characterized by a high level of detail, while the verso is a quicker, more spontaneous study.

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Artist & collection

Portrait of Lievin Cruyl

Artist

Lievin Cruyl

Lievin Cruyl or Lieven Cruyl was a Flemish priest and a draughtsman and etcher of landscapes, seascapes, and architectural views.

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Eighteen Views of Rome: The Piazza del Popolo (recto); Sketch for San Giovanni in Laterano (verso)?

Eighteen Views of Rome: The Piazza del Popolo (recto); Sketch for San Giovanni in Laterano (verso) was painted by Lievin Cruyl in 1664.

Where can I see Eighteen Views of Rome: The Piazza del Popolo (recto); Sketch for San Giovanni in Laterano (verso)?

Eighteen Views of Rome: The Piazza del Popolo (recto); Sketch for San Giovanni in Laterano (verso) is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Eighteen Views of Rome: The Piazza del Popolo (recto); Sketch for San Giovanni in Laterano (verso)?

Eighteen Views of Rome: The Piazza del Popolo (recto); Sketch for San Giovanni in Laterano (verso) is associated with Baroque.