St. Angelo from "Prospectus Locurum Urbis Romae Insign[ium]

1666

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

St. Angelo 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 print shows a busy river scene in front of a walled fortress with a tall tower. Below, a bridge with three arches carries people and carts. Boats float on the water, some with people fishing or rowing. On the far side, a large dome and other buildings rise against a cloudy sky. The fortress is labeled as Castel Sant’Angelo, a famous spot in Rome. The artist included small scenes of daily life, like people on the bridge and workers on the river. Next, look up Baroque to see how this dramatic style shaped art.