The Pyramid of Sesto near the Gates of St. Pauli in Rome
1764
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1764
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Pyramid of Sesto near the Gates of St. Pauli in Rome is a 1764 ink by Franz Edmund Weirotter, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a rocky hillside with a crumbling wall and arched openings. Three figures stand near the base—one pointing upward, another leaning on a staff, and a third resting against the rocks. Trees and rough terrain fill the background, with a steep, jagged peak towering behind them. The artist used fine lines to capture texture, making the stone look rough and the sky feel distant. The scene feels quiet, like a moment frozen in time. Check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this create such detailed prints.
