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Veduta della Girandola a Castel Sant'Angelo (Fireworks Display over the Castle Sant'Angelo)

Adrien Manglard

1751

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism 18th Century Allegory

Dominant colour

Veduta della Girandola a Castel Sant'Angelo (Fireworks Display over the Castle Sant'Angelo) is a 1751 ink by Adrien Manglard, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Adrien Manglard
When & what style?: 1751 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a busy river scene at night. On the right, a tall castle stands on a hill, with fireworks exploding above it. Below, small boats carry groups of people, and a few figures stand on the shore watching. The sky is dark but lit by the bright bursts of light from the fireworks. The artist used fine lines to create depth, making the fireworks look almost three-dimensional. The title at the bottom tells us this is a special event at the castle. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one make detailed prints.