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Nella Venuta in Roma: pl. 6

Franz Edmund Weirotter

1764

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism 18th Century Allegory

Dominant colour

Nella Venuta in Roma: pl. 6 is a 1764 ink by Franz Edmund Weirotter, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Franz Edmund Weirotter
When & what style?: 1764 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching depicts a scene with multiple figures, some of whom are reaching up towards a central figure in the clouds. The scene is set against a backdrop of buildings and smoke or clouds. The figures are dressed in period attire, and the overall atmosphere is one of drama and tension. In the foreground, a figure is kneeling on the ground, while others stand or reach up towards the central figure. The use of etching on laid paper creates a sense of texture and depth in the image. The overall effect is one of dynamic energy and movement. The Romanticism movement is known for its emphasis on emotion and drama, and this etching is a great example of that style.