Artwork
Doorway of Farnese Palace
Doorway of Farnese Palace is an ink print by the Baroque artist Vignola. It dates from 1642 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:across top in plate: ALEXANDER FARNESIVS / CAR.S.R.E. VICECANCEL; lower left in plate: XXXI; lower center in plate: Palmi 11; in type upper right above plate mark: 73
About this work
Overview
Doorway of Farnese Palace is an engraving on laid paper created by Vignola around 1642.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts an ornate doorway with columns, carvings, and an arch, rendered in a way that suggests three-dimensionality through the use of light and shadow.
Technique & Style
The engraving technique, involving cutting lines into metal, allows for the creation of varying dark and light areas, giving the doorway a sense of depth and volume without the use of color.
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Artist & collection
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