Piazza di Spagna te Rome by Jacobus Baptist

Piazza di Spagna te Rome 1729

jacobusbaptist's Profile Picture

jacobusbaptist

# 

aged paper

# 

toned paper

# 

light pencil work

# 

parchment

# 

pencil sketch

# 

old engraving style

# 

sketch book

# 

personal sketchbook

# 

pen-ink sketch

# 

square

# 

pen work

"Piazza di Spagna te Rome" is an etching by Jacobus Baptist, created in 1729. The artwork is a bird's-eye view of the Piazza di Spagna in Rome, with detailed depictions of the buildings, streets, and people. It showcases the cityscape of Rome in the 18th century, including the iconic Spanish Steps and the Palazzo di Spagna. Baptist's precise depiction of the architecture and the bustling activity of the square make this a valuable historical document as well as an artistic masterpiece. The etching is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

Show more

Comments

No comments

Be the first to comment and join the conversation on the ultimate creative platform.