The Temple of Antoninus and Faustina

Francesco Piranesi

Associated Names
Francesco Piranesi

Artist, Italian, c. 1758 - 1810

The image is a pencil sketch of an ornate building seen from a slightly elevated perspective. A central colonnade with tall columns and detailed capitals is the focal point. The horizon line is low, and there are no elements on it. The drawing style features loose pencil strokes emphasizing structure and perspective. The color palette is monochromatic with pencil grays on warm paper. The building extends with intricate details in the distance, while the ground has subtle lines suggesting paving.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black chalk on paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of John B. Davidson

  • Dimensions

    overall: 10.1 x 14.6 cm (4 x 5 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.91.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(sale, Sotheby's, London, 2 July 1984, no. 131). (Adolphe Stein, London). Gift 1986 to NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1959

  • Sotheby's, OMDs, 7/2/84, no.131.

1986

  • Adolphe Stein, MDs, London: 6/25/86-7/10/86, no.50(b), pl.32.

Wikidata ID

Q64562416

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