Gezicht op de Piazza del Popolo te Rome 1692

"Gezicht op de Piazza del Popolo te Rome" (View of the Piazza del Popolo in Rome), an etching by Gommarus Wouters, depicts a bustling scene of the Piazza del Popolo in Rome. Created in 1692, the print showcases the square's prominent features: the twin churches of Santa Maria dei Miracoli and Santa Maria in Montesanto, the towering obelisk, and the surrounding buildings. Wouters, a Dutch artist known for his cityscape views, captured the energy of the square with detailed rendering of the architecture, people, and carriages. The engraving, measuring 445 mm by 696 mm, is a testament to the artistic practice of veduta, a popular genre during the 17th and 18th centuries that focused on capturing accurate depictions of urban landscapes.