1650
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Chiesa di Sta Francisca Romana in Campo Vaccine is a 1650 ink by Israël Silvestre, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white drawing shows a quiet town scene with a big church at the center. The church has tall columns and a simple bell tower. In front, people herd sheep across a shallow river, while others walk or stand near the water. Trees and smaller buildings line the background, and the sky has a few wispy clouds. The artist used fine lines to show light and shadow, making the buildings look solid. The river reflects the scene, adding depth. This style fits the Baroque period, where artists paid close attention to detail and realism. Check out more about the technique: etching to see how artists like this made prints.
Israel Silvestre (13 August 1621 in Nancy – 11 October 1691 in Paris), called the Younger to distinguish him from his father, was a prolific French draftsman, etcher and print dealer who specialized in topographical views and perspectives of famous buildings.
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