Façade van het Collegio Romano after 1655

This etching, "Façade van het Collegio Romano," by Giovanni Battista Falda, depicts the facade of the Collegio Romano, a Jesuit college in Rome. Dated after 1655, the engraving showcases the building's architectural grandeur, highlighting the symmetry and proportions that were characteristic of Renaissance and Baroque design. Falda's meticulous detail reveals the building's facade with clarity, emphasizing the central entryway and the rows of windows. This work captures the essence of Roman architecture and the influence of the Jesuit order on the cityscape during this period.