The Palazzo dei Priori, Volterra 1835

David Roberts' "The Palazzo dei Priori, Volterra" is a pencil drawing depicting a view of the Palazzo dei Priori in the Italian town of Volterra. The artwork, created in 1835, showcases Roberts' signature style of detailed architectural renderings. The drawing captures the grandeur of the Palazzo dei Priori, a prominent medieval building, with a focus on its towering structure and architectural details. Roberts' depiction of the building against the backdrop of a bustling town square with figures walking around creates a sense of place and time. This artwork, part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, exemplifies Roberts' skill in capturing the beauty and history of architecture through meticulous draftsmanship.