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View of the Quadrant: the Main Door, the Square, the Church and the Loggia of the Monastery of the Monte della Vernia (Prospettiva dell'ingresso della prima porta, con la Piazza, Chiesa, & Loggie del Monastero del Monte della Vernia, come sta quest'Anno MDCXII) [plate D]

Jacopo Ligozzi

1612

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Cityscape

Dominant colour

View of the Quadrant: the Main Door, the Square, the Church and the Loggia of the Monastery of the Monte della Vernia (Prospettiva dell'ingresso della prima porta, con la Piazza, Chiesa, & Loggie del Monastero del Monte della Vernia, come sta quest'Anno MDCXII) [plate D] is a 1612 ink by Jacopo Ligozzi, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacopo Ligozzi
When & what style?: 1612 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This drawing shows a busy courtyard with a tall church tower, a covered walkway, and a small stage where a few people are gathered. Below, a man on horseback rides past a donkey pulling a cart, while another person sits on a bench. The buildings have arched doorways and brick walls, and the whole scene is drawn with careful lines and shading. The artist used tiny lines to build up shadows and textures, like brick walls and tree leaves. This method is called cross-hatching, where layers of lines create depth. Next, check out how cross-hatching works in other prints.

About the artist

Artist

Jacopo Ligozzi

Jacopo Ligozzi (1547–1627) was an Italian painter, illustrator, designer, and miniaturist. His art can be categorized as late-Renaissance and Mannerist styles.

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