Bouwwerken te Rome, nabij de Porta del Popolo 1629

"Bouwwerken te Rome, nabij de Porta del Popolo" is an etching by Giovanni Battista Mercati, created in 1629. The etching depicts a view of the Porta del Popolo, a historic gate in Rome, Italy. The scene is rendered in detail, with a focus on the architectural features of the gate and the surrounding landscape. The artist's attention to detail and the dramatic use of light and shadow contribute to the realism of the image. This etching exemplifies Mercati's skill in capturing the architectural grandeur of Rome, which made him one of the leading architectural draftsmen of his time.