Gezicht op de Porta del Popolo, te Rome 1675 - 1711
anonymous
architectural sketch
aged paper
photo restoration
old engraving style
sketch book
personal sketchbook
historical photography
old-timey
pen-ink sketch
19th century
This anonymous etching, titled *Gezicht op de Porta del Popolo, te Rome* (View of the Porta del Popolo, in Rome), is a detailed depiction of the iconic Roman gate and the surrounding cityscape. Created between 1675 and 1711, the artwork showcases the Porta del Popolo, a prominent gateway built in the 15th century, and its surrounding architecture. The viewer is presented with a bird's-eye perspective that stretches from the gate to the distant skyline, providing a sense of scale and grandeur. The etching’s precise lines and detailed rendering capture the architectural features of the gate, including its imposing towers and ornate archway. Its detailed panorama offers a historical snapshot of 17th-century Rome, capturing the urban fabric and providing insight into the city’s layout and development. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, a renowned museum in Amsterdam.
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