1750
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Round Tower is a 1750 ink by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a detailed, multi-level interior of a tower. The tower has a spiral staircase and a high, domed ceiling. There are many archways and balconies, with people standing on them. The scene is drawn in a highly detailed, realistic style. The artist has used strong contrasts of light and dark to create a sense of depth and drama. If you like this kind of detailed, realistic art, you might want to look up more works by Piranesi, Giovanni Battista.
Giovanni Battista (or Giambattista) Piranesi (Italian pronunciation: ; also known as simply Piranesi; 4 October 1720 – 9 November 1778) was an Italian classical archaeologist, architect, and artist, famous for his…
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