Architectural Fantasies with Temples and Pyramids

1704

Filippo Juvarra

Associated Names
Filippo Juvarra

Artist, Sicilian, 1678 - 1736

The image shows two circular architectural compositions side by side. The left composition displays a large domed building with a detailed facade, columns, and statues. An arched bridge-like structure is nearby, with a figure looking towards the scene. The right composition features grand steps leading to another domed edifice, surrounded by trees and decorative urns. Intricate colonnades and statues are present. Both scenes use fine lines, blue washes, sepia tones, and soft blues. The horizon is suggested by the arrangement of the architectural elements within the circular frames, without a defined landscape. Cursive inscriptions and ink blots are also present.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and iron gall ink with blue and brown wash on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 20.3 x 29.9 cm (8 x 11 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1989.6.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Carlo Prayer [1826-1900] (Lugt 2044), Milan; (sale, Christie, Manson & Woods, London, 8 December 1987, no. 52); acquired 1989 by NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower center in iron gall ink: Prospettive / Fatti a 15. Agosto 1704- / in Roma; extensive inscriptions in iron gall ink on verso

Watermarks

Orfini arms

Wikidata ID

Q64561495

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