Veduta del Prospetto della Chiesa del S. Francesco
1742
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1742
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Veduta del Prospetto della Chiesa del S. Francesco is a 1742 ink by Joseph Wagner, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a grand church with tall columns and a steep roof, sitting right at the water’s edge. People are walking up its wide steps, while others gather near the base. To the right, boats float in the harbor, and a tall flagpole stands near the waterfront. The scene looks calm, with trees and a small bridge adding detail. The church’s design is symmetrical, with a clock or emblem above the entrance. The artist added some extra figures and boats that weren’t part of the original building—just for balance. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Wagner made prints with metal plates.
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