The Basilica of the Santi Quattro Coronati in Rome by Josephus Augustus Knip

The Basilica of the Santi Quattro Coronati in Rome c. 1809 - 1812

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architectural sketch

amateur sketch

aged paper

quirky sketch

old engraving style

incomplete sketchy

technical sketch

architectural drawing

architecture drawing

shading experimentation

Josephus Augustus Knip's "The Basilica of the Santi Quattro Coronati in Rome" is a watercolor on paper created between 1809 and 1812. The artwork depicts the Basilica of the Santi Quattro Coronati, a church in Rome, Italy. The Basilica's facade is prominently featured in the composition with a prominent bell tower. The artist captures the building's architectural details with meticulous detail, including the clock face on the tower. The artwork is characterized by its muted tones, soft washes of watercolor, and an emphasis on capturing the overall atmosphere of the scene. Knip's depiction of the Basilica provides a glimpse into the city's architectural landscape during the early 19th century.

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rijksmuseum over 1 year ago

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Knip here drew the west wall of the building that is not actually part of the church, but which stands before it and which is crowned by a rectangular bell tower with four belfry windows. On entering the gate, one first has to cross over two courtyards to reach the church.