Gezicht op de Sint-Rochuskerk bij Messina by Richard Sasse

Gezicht op de Sint-Rochuskerk bij Messina 1825 - 1849

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photo of handprinted image

aged paper

light pencil work

pale palette

pale colours

ink paper printed

light coloured

old engraving style

white palette

ink colored

"Gezicht op de Sint-Rochuskerk bij Messina" is an 1825-1849 etching by Richard Sasse, a German-born artist who specialized in landscape views. This particular piece depicts the Saint Roch Church near Messina, Italy, showcasing the building's architectural details and its surrounding mountainous landscape. Sasse's detailed rendering of the church and its surroundings, created through meticulous use of lines and shading, highlights the beauty of the scene and showcases his skilled artistry.