Frontispiece from "Prospectus Locurum Urbis Romae Insign[ium]"

1666

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Frontispiece from "Prospectus Locurum Urbis Romae Insign[ium]" is a 1666 by Lievin Cruyl, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Lievin Cruyl
When & what style?: 1666 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This image shows a frontispiece, a decorative page at the beginning of a book. It features a large monument with a shield and a crown on top, set against a backdrop of buildings and a cloudy sky. The monument has a plaque with text, but it's too small to read. The image is detailed and ornate, with intricate carvings and textures. The buildings in the background are classical in style, with columns and arches. The sky is cloudy, with a few birds flying overhead. The frontispiece is a beautiful example of Baroque art, with its use of dramatic lighting and detailed ornamentation. To learn more about this style, look up the Baroque movement.