Dictio al Palazo di Madama
1625
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Giovanni Battista Mercati
Giovanni Battista Mercati (1600–1680) was an artist.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dictio al Palazo di Madama is a 1625 ink by Giovanni Battista Mercati, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a grand stone building with a big arched doorway and a smaller arched window above it. Two people walk in front of the building: one person strolls alone on the left, while two others on the right push a heavy cart loaded with something. The building’s walls are textured, and bare trees with a few leaves stand on either side. The title at the top, *Dictio al Palazo di Madama*, hints this might be a palace or important building. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and depth, making the scene look three-dimensional. Next, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
Giovanni Battista Mercati (1600–1680) was an artist.
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