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Mr. Armando Neerman

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The etching provides a wide and slightly elevated perspective of a complex architectural space resembling an elaborate dungeon or underground structure. The space is enclosed within massive stone structures and arches, with etched lines creating depth and scale through bold, dark strokes emphasizing the stonework's heaviness and intricacy. Lighter, finer lines add texture and detail. The color palette is monochromatic, with black ink highlighting shadows and details against the light etching paper. In the foreground, intersecting staircases with railings are depicted, while figures can be seen navigating through arches in the distance, contrasting with the towering pillars and beams dominating the scene.
Giovanni Battista Piranesi, The Gothic Arch, published 1749/1750, etching, engraving, sulphur tint or open bite, and burnishing, W.G. Russell Allen, Ailsa Mellon Bruce, Lessing J. Rosenwald, and Pepita Milmore Funds, 1976.35.12

The Gothic Arch

Giovanni Battista Piranesi · published 1749/1750 · etching, engraving, sulphur tint or open bite, and burnishing ·  Accession ID  1976.35.12

The image is an etching depicting an architectural interior with sweeping arches, light and shadow play, and intricate details. The composition features a horizon line, an architectural structure, and a bridge-like element cutting horizontally across the scene. The etched lines create a textured effect reminiscent of aged stone and shadowy spaces. The color palette is monochrome, emphasizing contrast and depth. Figures and architectural details are visible in the foreground, leading to vast, dark arches in the distance with light filtering through openings.
Giovanni Battista Piranesi, The Sawhorse, published 1749/1750, etching, engraving, sulphur tint or open bite, scratching, W.G. Russell Allen, Ailsa Mellon Bruce, Lessing J. Rosenwald, and Pepita Milmore Funds, 1976.35.10

The Sawhorse

Giovanni Battista Piranesi · published 1749/1750 · etching, engraving, sulphur tint or open bite, scratching ·  Accession ID  1976.35.10

This is a drawing of a vaulted interior architectural space. The scene features grand arches, intricately carved stone elements, a central prominent structure, and detailed bases adorned with figures and decorative ring motifs. Shading and cross-hatching add texture and depth. The overall scene conveys a feeling of historical and monumental architecture.
Giovanni Battista Piranesi, The Pier with a Lamp, published 1749/1750, etching, engraving, sulphur tint or open bite, and burnishing, W.G. Russell Allen, Ailsa Mellon Bruce, Lessing J. Rosenwald, and Pepita Milmore Funds, 1976.35.13

The Pier with a Lamp

Giovanni Battista Piranesi · published 1749/1750 · etching, engraving, sulphur tint or open bite, and burnishing ·  Accession ID  1976.35.13

The image shows a network of intersecting lines and arches creating a complex composition of forms. Staircases and bridges lead to various platforms and structures. Elements resemble cogs, beams, and towers, suggesting connection to architectural or mechanical constructs.
Giovanni Battista Piranesi, The Drawbridge, published 1749/1750, etching, engraving, scratching, W.G. Russell Allen, Ailsa Mellon Bruce, Lessing J. Rosenwald, and Pepita Milmore Funds, 1976.35.5

The Drawbridge

Giovanni Battista Piranesi · published 1749/1750 · etching, engraving, scratching ·  Accession ID  1976.35.5

This is a drawing of an architectural scene. The composition depicts a grand, labyrinthine interior space filled with elaborate masonry and towering structures. In the foreground, substantial machinery and scaffolding can be seen. The midground features stairs leading to different levels of the structure, with stone figures and decorative elements. Light and shadow provide depth to the architecture. The drawing captures a complex interplay of structural elements and textures, creating a dramatic atmosphere. This architectural fantasy is reminiscent of the works typical of Giovanni Battista Piranesi, known for his engravings of imaginary prisons and monumental architectural subjects.
Giovanni Battista Piranesi, The Well, published 1749/1750, etching, engraving, scratching, burnishing, lavis, W.G. Russell Allen, Ailsa Mellon Bruce, Lessing J. Rosenwald, and Pepita Milmore Funds, 1976.35.11

The Well

Giovanni Battista Piranesi · published 1749/1750 · etching, engraving, scratching, burnishing, lavis ·  Accession ID  1976.35.11

The image shows the upper body of a figure in profile, leaning slightly forward with an arm raised. The face is turned to the side, featuring delicate features. The figure has curly hair flowing around the head and is draped in a loose robe with detailed folds, all depicted in an earthy, monochromatic palette. Large wings are shown around the figure, adding to the sense of flow and motion. The background is simple, matching the tones of the figure and wings.
Daniele Crespi, An Angel, c. 1620, brush and brown ink, heightened with white, on laid paper, Julius S. Held Collection, 1985.1.9

An Angel

Daniele Crespi · c. 1620 · brush and brown ink, heightened with white, on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1985.1.9

This is a drawing of an elaborate architectural fantasy scene featuring a grand staircase and complex structures. The drawing depicts a vast interior space filled with arches, staircases, and towering columns. The use of cross-hatching creates a sense of depth and shadows, emphasizing the monumental size and complex structure of the environment. There is a large staircase that dominates the foreground, leading to different levels within the structure. The intricate details suggest an architectural labyrinth, with various walkways and ledges connecting the different parts of the space. The artwork is detailed and captures a fantastical, otherworldly setting that invites exploration through its dynamic composition. The artist skillfully utilizes linework to depict the grandiosity and intricacy of the fictional architecture.
Giovanni Battista Piranesi, The Staircase with Trophies, published 1749/1750, etching, engraving, W.G. Russell Allen, Ailsa Mellon Bruce, Lessing J. Rosenwald, and Pepita Milmore Funds, 1976.35.6

The Staircase with Trophies

Giovanni Battista Piranesi · published 1749/1750 · etching, engraving ·  Accession ID  1976.35.6

Printed with black lines and hatching on cream-white paper, a woman clutching an infant runs toward us as muscular men attack other women holding babies to each side in front of a town in this horizonal engraving. At the far left, a woman hunches over a motionless child, her hand on the baby’s chest. A nude man nearby unsheathes a sword as he grabs the leg of a child held by a woman, who attempts to turn protectively away. A kneeling woman to the right braces her child behind her back and reaches up to defend herself against a man swinging a sword back to strike. Another man pulls a woman’s hair in the background and a third stabs a woman in the chest as she clutches her child to her other shoulder. Two more baby boys lie already dead underfoot. The people are closely packed and overlapping, and many reach or gesture upward or outward. The scene takes place on a paved or stone town square in front of an arching bridge. Stone structures rise beyond the bridge, and clouds skim across the otherwise blank sky. On the stone wall to the left, there is a rectangular plaque inscribed with “RAPH VRBI INVE” and the initials MA intertwined.
Marcantonio Raimondi, The Massacre of the Innocents, c. 1511, engraving, Print Purchase Fund (Rosenwald Collection), 1975.54.1

The Massacre of the Innocents

Marcantonio Raimondi · c. 1511 · engraving ·  Accession ID  1975.54.1

The image shows an elevated view of a landscape. In the foreground, figures are gathered on a rocky outcrop and near a stream. Beyond them are trees and shrubs leading to a distant hill with an ancient ruin or castle. The horizon is high, with the structure silhouetted against the sky. The color palette consists of brown, earthy tones, gray, and muted greens. The brushstrokes are soft, particularly in the clouds and mountains, and the architectural details are defined. The sky has mixed clouds and a few birds.
Francesco Zuccarelli, Mountainous River Landscape with Bathers, 1752/1770, pen and brown ink with black and brown wash over black chalk, heightened with white gouache on tan laid paper, Wolfgang Ratjen Collection, Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2007.111.186

Mountainous River Landscape with Bathers

Francesco Zuccarelli · 1752/1770 · pen and brown ink with black and brown wash over black chalk, heightened with white gouache on tan laid paper ·  Accession ID  2007.111.186

This is a drawing of an architectural fantasy scene. The drawing includes enormous stone structures, bridges, and staircases within an imaginary architectural space. The arches and vaulted ceilings, light and shadows through cross-hatching techniques, stone walkways and ramps, architectural details such as railings, columns, and openings, and a monochromatic palette with contrasts of light and dark are all featured.
Giovanni Battista Piranesi, The Smoking Fire, published 1749/1750, etching, engraving, sulphur tint or open bite, burnishing, W.G. Russell Allen, Ailsa Mellon Bruce, Lessing J. Rosenwald, and Pepita Milmore Funds, 1976.35.4

The Smoking Fire

Giovanni Battista Piranesi · published 1749/1750 · etching, engraving, sulphur tint or open bite, burnishing ·  Accession ID  1976.35.4