View of Rome with the Dome of Saint Peter's and the Castel Sant' Angelo
1744
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1744
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a river with a bridge crossing it. On the left, crumbling buildings lean close to the water, while on the right stands a big round tower with layers of walls. In the middle, a dome rises above smaller buildings, and the sky is pale and empty. The artist used soft browns and grays to show light and shadow, making the scene look quiet. The bridge connects two sides of the city, but the buildings on the left seem older and worn. Want to learn more about how artists like this one used ink and shading? Check out cross-hatching.
![View of the Castle Sant'Angelo and the Ospedale di Santo Spirito [recto]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/b09ebaffc1ffa770/thumb.webp)
