Saint Peter's Seen from the Janiculum Hill, Rome c. 1935

"Saint Peter's Seen from the Janiculum Hill, Rome" (c. 1935) is a pencil drawing by Dutch graphic artist M.C. Escher. This artwork depicts a simplified view of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome as seen from the Janiculum Hill. It features the dome and facade of St. Peter's as well as a tower and trees in the foreground. Escher’s drawing captures the essence of the architectural grandeur of the basilica with a minimal amount of detail. This drawing demonstrates his ability to depict a recognizable landscape in a simplified and visually captivating way.