1747
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Buildings behind the Vatican is a 1747 graphite by Joseph-Marie Vien, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a sketch of buildings behind the Vatican. The artist used graphite on laid paper to create the scene. The buildings are drawn in various shades of gray, with some details added in darker lines. In the foreground, there are some trees and bushes, which are also drawn in gray. The background is lighter, with some hints of sky visible behind the buildings. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance. If you're interested in learning more about the Baroque movement, which this painting is a part of, you might want to check out some of the other works in this style.
Joseph-Marie Vien (18 June 1716 – 27 March 1809) was a French painter. He was the last holder of the post of Premier peintre du Roi, serving from 1789 to 1791, before it was abolished during the French Revolution.
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