Vue du Peristylium de la maison de l'Impressario

1805

Francesco Piranesi, after Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Associated Names
Francesco Piranesi

Artist, Italian, c. 1758 - 1810

Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Artist After, Venetian, 1720 - 1778

The image displays an ancient ruin, seen from above with a courtyard filled with columns. The horizon is hidden by the architecture and trees. The artwork shows intricate details of the columns, trees, and figures. The color scheme is mainly sepia and brown, enhancing the old-fashioned feel. Three figures in classical attire engage in everyday actions. More columns stretch into the background, creating depth. The scene merges with the sky, adding dimension.

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Artwork overview

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Ingrid Rose, Washington, D.C.; gift to NGA, 2015.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

upper left margin in graphite: 500F; upper left in plate: Vol. III; upper right in plate: Pl. CL

Wikidata ID

Q77015993

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