Sant’Agnese fuori le mura in Rom by Friedrich Maximilian Hessemer

Sant’Agnese fuori le mura in Rom 17 - 1828

drawing, paper, architecture

architectural sketch

drawing

aged paper

16_19th-century

quirky sketch

old engraving style

etching

paper

personal sketchbook

german

idea generation sketch

sketchwork

pen-ink sketch

sketchbook drawing

architecture

Friedrich Maximilian Hessemer's "Sant’Agnese fuori le mura in Rom" (17 - 1828), a pencil drawing housed in the Städel Museum, depicts a perspective view of the Basilica di Sant'Agnese fuori le mura in Rome. The drawing showcases the Basilica's architectural details with a focus on the tall bell tower and the surrounding landscape. Hessemer's precise lines and light shading create a sense of depth and clarity, showcasing the architectural grandeur of the basilica and its serene setting.