Entrance of the Temple of Serapis at Pozzuoli
Jean-Claude-Richard, Abbé de Saint-Non
1767
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Jean-Claude-Richard, Abbé de Saint-Non
1767
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows an old stone temple with tall columns and a staircase leading up to it. Trees and ruins surround the building, and a few people are gathered near the entrance. The sky is bright with fluffy clouds, and the whole scene looks warm and brownish, like a faded sketch. The artist used a mix of lines and shading to create depth, which makes the temple look solid. This print is from a time when travelers sketched ruins to bring back home. Next, check out how this was made using the technique: aquatint.
