Entrance to the Gardens of the Villa Giulia
1748
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1748
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a quiet garden entrance with a curved bridge and arched gate. Trees line the path, their branches bare and tangled. The buildings have sloped roofs and simple columns, with a small figure walking near the gate. The artist used only black chalk, making the scene look soft and smudged. The lines feel quick, like a sketch made on the spot. Next, look up Baroque to see how this style’s drama fits here.
