The Porta Maggiore in Rome 1789
danieldupre
architectural sketch
landscape illustration sketch
aged paper
light pencil work
pencil sketch
sketch book
etching
personal sketchbook
pen-ink sketch
storyboard and sketchbook work
"The Porta Maggiore in Rome" is a 1789 drawing by Daniël Dupré, a Dutch artist known for his picturesque landscapes. The drawing depicts the Porta Maggiore, an ancient Roman gateway in Rome, in a realistic style, showcasing the architectural details and surrounding structures. The work captures the grandeur of the ancient ruins, set against a backdrop of a bustling city scene, with figures and animals adding a sense of scale and daily life. Dupré's use of light and shadow adds depth and dimension to the composition, highlighting the architectural intricacies of the Porta Maggiore.
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The tall colossus in the middle is the Porta Maggiore, one of Rome’s ancient city gates, built in 52 AD under the rule of Emperor Claudius. Flanking the gate are sections of the Aurelian Wall, a rampart constructed around Rome in the second half of the third century.
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