The Piazza of Saint Peter's Seen through an Arch of the Basilica
1778
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1778
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The painting is titled The Piazza of Saint Peter's Seen through an Arch of the Basilica. It was created by Quarenghi, Giacomo, during the late 18th century, a time of great change in art. The use of pen, black ink, watercolor, and graphite shows the artist's skill with different mediums. Check out the movement Romanticism to learn more about this style.
