Piazza Colonna from "Prospectus Locurum Urbis Romae Insign[ium]"

1666

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Piazza Colonna from "Prospectus Locurum Urbis Romae Insign[ium]" is a 1666 by Lievin Cruyl, a Baroque work, depicting Column, 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 engraving shows Rome’s Piazza Colonna from a high angle. A towering column stands at the center with a statue on top. People move around its base, going about their day. Cruyl made this in 1666. It’s part of a series showing Rome’s key spots. The lines are sharp and detailed, like a photo from 350 years ago. Want to see more old city views? Look up Lievin Cruyl (Flemish, c. 1640-c. 1720).