The Church of S. Gregorio Magno on the Celian Hill (verso)

Netherlandish 16th Century

1553

chalk

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance

About this work

This sketch shows a quiet hillside with a small church at the top. The church has a simple bell tower and a few windows. Below it, a winding path cuts through low stone walls, trees, and a few scattered buildings. The artist used fine lines to create depth, with darker marks where shadows fall. The paper looks old, with a yellowish tint. Next, look up cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with lines.