Exterior View of the Chapel of the Cardinal (Veduta esterna della cappella del cardinale) [plate G]

1612

Jacopo Ligozzi (artist), Anonymous engraver possibly Domenico Falcini, Lino Moroni (author)

Associated Names
Jacopo Ligozzi

Designer, Italian, 1547 - 1627

Italian 16th/17th Century

Engraver

Lino Moroni

Author, Italian

Domenico Falcini

Engraver, Italian, born c. 1570

The image is a black and white engraving showing a stone structure in a forest. The viewpoint is elevated, revealing the roof of the building and trees around it. The horizon is not visible due to dense foliage. The architectural structure appears to be a small rustic house or tower, partially hidden by trees and rocky terrain. The engraving technique employs detailed cross-hatching and stippling to depict textures of leaves, tree bark, and stones. The grayscale color scheme focuses on shading to create depth. Large rocks and trees are in the foreground, with shadows from the canopy above. In the background, more trees and trunks suggest a thick forest, creating a serene atmosphere.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving with an engraved overslip of a rock revealing stairs when lifted

  • Credit Line

    Acquisition funded by a grant from The B.H. Breslauer Foundation, 2013

  • Dimensions

    book: 43.3 × 30 × 1.8 cm (17 1/16 × 11 13/16 × 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2013.67.9.8

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Illus. Bartsch 1983. nos. 130-136

  • Volume Title

    Descrizione del Sacro Monte della Vernia

Associated Artworks

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The image shows the upper half of a person positioned in a central frame, with their hands raised slightly to shoulder height. The person's facial features include a prominent beard and deep-set eyes, and their hair is short and slightly tousled. They appear to be depicted with a halo around their head. The person is wearing a robe with a simple design. The surrounding area is richly decorated with intricate designs, including shields, crests, and religious symbolism. Above the person, there is a cherub-like face. The background is filled with complex detailing of religious regalia, including papal crowns, swords, and other emblematic motifs.

Frontispiece with Portrait of Saint Francis

Jacopo Ligozzi, Domenico Falcini, Lino Moroni

1612

Descrizione del Sacro Monte della Vernia

Jacopo Ligozzi, Raffaello Schiaminossi, Domenico Falcini, Lino Moroni

1612

The image shows a landscape with rocky cliffs, a winding path through a forest, and tree canopies with structures. The artwork is detailed with engravings depicting rocks, trees, and sky using a monochromatic palette of black and white. Birds fly in the sky, while small figures are seen on the path below.

View of the Mountain of La Verna from the Road of Casentino (Vue de la montagne della Vernia...) [plate A]

Jacopo Ligozzi, Raffaello Schiaminossi, Lino Moroni

1612

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Arthur and Charlotte Vershbow, Boston; (sale, Christie's New York, 20 June 2013, no. 621); purchased 2013 by NGA.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q77112478

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