Palazzo Colonna di Sciarra te Rome by Alessandro Specchi

Palazzo Colonna di Sciarra te Rome 1699

alessandrospecchi

aged paper

toned paper

mechanical pen drawing

old engraving style

sketch book

personal sketchbook

pen-ink sketch

pen and pencil

pen work

pencil art

This 1699 etching by Alessandro Specchi depicts Palazzo Colonna di Sciarra, a grand building in Rome. The view showcases the palace's imposing facade, highlighting its symmetrical design and intricate details. Specchi's precise rendering captures the grandeur of the structure and its prominent position in the city's urban landscape. This print is a valuable historical document offering insight into the architectural aesthetics of Rome during the late Baroque period.