Façade van Palazzo Borghese by Giovanni Battista Falda

Façade van Palazzo Borghese after 1655

aged paper

toned paper

sketch book

personal sketchbook

pen and pencil

pen work

sketchbook drawing

storyboard and sketchbook work

sketchbook art

watercolor

building

This detailed etching by Giovanni Battista Falda, dated after 1655, depicts the facade of Palazzo Borghese in Rome. Falda, known for his architectural engravings, meticulously captures the building's classical design, showcasing its symmetrical layout, tiered windows, and elaborate entrance. The print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a valuable glimpse into 17th-century Roman architecture and the artistic skills of Falda, a master of perspective and detail.