A Priest Processing through a Medieval Street in Viterbo

François-Marius Granet

Associated Names
François-Marius Granet

Artist, French, 1775 - 1849

The image features a perspective view of a street scene. The observer appears to be looking down slightly onto the street, which recedes into the distance. The tall buildings align along the street form the vertical limits of the scene. The brushstrokes or drawing lines are detailed and fine, creating intricate textures, especially noticeable in the rendering of brickwork and architectural details. The color palette is primarily monochromatic with sepia tones. Close to us are a group of people gathered, dressed in long robes, with a cobblestone street spreading out in front of them. Beyond, the street leads into arches that frame views further back, where more figures and structural elements can be seen. In the background, the arches and buildings recede, with one large tower-like structure prominently placed on the right side of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink over graphite on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    New Century Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28 x 21.5 cm (11 x 8 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1998.57.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Kunsthandel Schlichte Bergen, Amsterdam); purchased 1998 by NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

center right in pen and brown ink: Granet / a Viterbo.

Wikidata ID

Q64569785

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