Fireworks in Rome Over Castel Sant' Angelo 1705 - 1760

This etching by Dutch artist Adriaen Manglard, titled "Fireworks in Rome Over Castel Sant' Angelo," captures a grand spectacle in the Italian capital. The print, dating from 1705 to 1760, depicts a fireworks display over Castel Sant' Angelo, a historic mausoleum and fortress, with the Tiber River and bridge in the foreground. Manglard's attention to detail and atmospheric perspective enhance the scene's dynamism and grandeur. The work reflects the 18th-century fascination with celebratory events and the artistic representation of urban landscapes. This etching is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.