Ponte Vecchio over de Arno te Florence 1886 - 1927

Guglielmo Taubert made this etching of the Ponte Vecchio in Florence. I’m always fascinated by the physical act of artmaking and, in this piece, it’s all about line, isn't it? Look closely and you’ll see the etching needle’s marks, building up darks and lights, creating textures of stone and water. The way Taubert uses line density to suggest depth is pretty neat. The buildings teetering on the bridge, each rendered with tiny, precise strokes, feel solid, while the Arno River shimmers with movement. Check out those little boats! It reminds me of Piranesi’s architectural prints, but with a softer, more intimate touch. I love how art can be both a record of a place and a personal interpretation. It’s this ambiguity, this space for multiple readings, that keeps me hooked.