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Veduta della Piaza et Palazo di St. Marco in Roma

Israël Silvestre

1650

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Architectural Palace

Dominant colour

Veduta della Piaza et Palazo di St. Marco in Roma is a 1650 ink by Israël Silvestre, a Baroque work, depicting Palace, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Israël Silvestre
When & what style?: 1650 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching shows a wide view of St. Mark’s Square in Venice with its palace and church. The buildings rise behind a lively crowd of people and horses. Silvestre copied this scene from life in the 1650s. You can see every brick and shadow, thanks to his careful etching work. The lines are sharp enough to count cobblestones. Want to try making your own? Look up etching.

About the artist

Artist

Israël Silvestre

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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