Portico and Fountain, Basilica di S. Pietro, Rome, Italy by Kenneth John Conant

Portico and Fountain, Basilica di S. Pietro, Rome, Italy c. 20th century

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Dimensions: sheet: 31.1 x 42.2 cm (12 1/4 x 16 5/8 in.) folded sheet: 31.1 x 21.1 cm (12 1/4 x 8 5/16 in.)

Copyright: CC0 1.0

Curator: Before us, we have Kenneth John Conant's study titled "Portico and Fountain, Basilica di S. Pietro, Rome, Italy," currently residing at the Harvard Art Museums. Editor: There is a feeling of serene monumentality in the drawing. The stark lines and symmetry create a sense of timelessness, almost like an architectural blueprint. Curator: Absolutely. Fountains, especially in such a religious context, often symbolize purification, life-giving waters, and the bountiful grace of God. Editor: Indeed. The geometry is striking. Notice the interplay of horizontal and vertical lines—the fountain’s tiers against the implied vastness of the portico. It’s a study in contrasts. Curator: A beautiful reminder of how even technical drawings can reveal profound meaning, don't you think? Editor: Precisely. It lets us appreciate not only the structure but also the ideas embedded within.

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