1650
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Veuë du Colisée du Temple du Soleil, et de l'Arc de Titus a Rome is a 1650 ink by Israël Silvestre, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching depicts a serene landscape with ancient ruins in the foreground and a cityscape in the background. The scene is set against a light-colored sky, with a few trees scattered throughout. In the foreground, a large stone structure dominates the right side of the image, while a smaller structure is visible on the left. A group of people can be seen in the distance, adding a sense of scale to the scene. The etching is rendered in a range of grays, with delicate lines and textures that give the image a sense of depth and dimensionality. The artist's use of light and shadow adds to the overall sense of atmosphere, drawing the viewer's eye through the composition. For more on this artist's work, look up Silvestre, Israël.
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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