Facciata della Chiesa del'Ospitaletto (plate 33)

published 1703

Luca Carlevariis

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Luca Carlevariis

Author, Venetian, 1663 - 1729

The image shows an architectural drawing of a church facade viewed from a straight-on perspective. The horizon is not distinctly marked due to the architectural focus, but the structure itself creates a natural skyline. Ornate figures are positioned atop the building's roofline. The brushstrokes, though etching on paper is the medium, emphasize the detailed line work throughout, highlighting the elaborate architectural details and figures carved into the building. The color palette remains monochromatic, in shades of gray and sepia. Closest to us is an open plaza where small groups of people, some in conversation and others engaged in various activities. The detailed embellishments of the church and the figures hint at a renaissance style, drawing the viewer into the historical and cultural significance of the setting.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mark J. Millard, New York; purchased by NGA, 1985.

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Inscriptions

stamped in ink on verso: 104

Wikidata ID

Q77005275

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