Gezicht op het interieur van de Sint-Pietersbasiliek, te Rome after 1760
anonymous
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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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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pen work
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sketchbook drawing
This anonymous etching, created after 1760, depicts the interior of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. The viewer is looking down the nave of the church, towards the high altar. The artist uses precise lines to capture the grandeur and intricate details of the basilica's architecture, from the soaring columns and arches to the intricately patterned ceiling. The scene is sparsely populated with figures, emphasizing the vastness of the space. This etching is a testament to the artistic and architectural achievements of the Renaissance and Baroque periods.
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