Vue du Peristylium de la maison de l'Impressario
1805
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1805
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Vue du Peristylium de la maison de l'Impressario is a 1805 ink by Francesco Piranesi, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
You see a detailed drawing of an ancient courtyard in this etching. It's filled with old columns and statues. The artist paid close attention to the small details, like the textures of the stones and the shapes of the arches, which makes this work interesting because it shows how much the artist valued precision. The artist's use of shading and light adds depth to the scene. This was a key part of the artist's style. Check out the technique of etching to learn more about how this was made.
