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Studies of the Cenotaph of Annia Regilla

Mauro Antonio Tesi

1754

watercolor

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque 18th Century Architectural

Dominant colour

Studies of the Cenotaph of Annia Regilla is a 1754 watercolor by Mauro Antonio Tesi, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Mauro Antonio Tesi
When & what style?: 1754 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a sketch of an ancient building with intricate details. The building has columns, arches, and ornate carvings. To the left of the building, there are some loose sketches of architectural elements, such as a column and a decorative motif. The building appears to be in a state of ruin, with some parts crumbling or overgrown with vegetation. The sketch is done in a mix of pen, brown ink, and gray wash, with some watercolor added to enhance the details. The level of detail and the style of the sketch suggest that it was done by an artist who was interested in capturing the essence of ancient architecture. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to check out the Baroque movement.