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Nel Convento dei Cappuccini (In the Capuchin Convent)

Carlo Baldassare Simelli

1840

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Interior

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Nel Convento dei Cappuccini (In the Capuchin Convent) is a 1840 ink by Carlo Baldassare Simelli, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Carlo Baldassare Simelli
When & what style?: 1840 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a dimly lit hallway in a building with stone walls and a staircase. A lone figure in dark clothing walks toward a doorway, while a hanging lantern casts a faint glow. The scene feels quiet and shadowy, with little light coming from the open door at the end. The artist used shading to create depth, focusing on contrasts between light and dark. This print is from the 1830s or 1840s and shows a religious setting, likely inside a convent. Look up etching to see how artists like this one made detailed prints.