Piazza di Corte te Ariccia 1665 - 1667
giovannibattistafalda
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aged paper
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toned paper
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mechanical pen drawing
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old engraving style
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sketch book
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personal sketchbook
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pen-ink sketch
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square
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pen and pencil
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pen work
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pencil art
This etching, "Piazza di Corte te Ariccia", was created by Italian artist Giovanni Battista Falda between 1665 and 1667. It depicts the Piazza di Corte, a public square in Ariccia, Italy, which was a popular destination for travelers during the 17th century. The image shows a large, open square with a church and fountain at the center, surrounded by buildings. The scene is filled with figures, including people walking, riding horses, and driving carriages. This etching is part of a series of prints by Falda that documented the architecture and urban landscapes of Italy. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.
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