Vista on the Tor Sapienza, Facing towards the Mountains of Tivoli; Sketches of Buildings 1674 - 1736

Caspar van Wittel’s *Vista on the Tor Sapienza, Facing towards the Mountains of Tivoli; Sketches of Buildings* is a drawing that is part of a sketchbook documenting the landscape of Rome. It depicts a view of the Tor Sapienza, a rural area near Rome, with a focus on the distant mountains of Tivoli. The composition is divided into two parts, one focused on a sketch of a building and the other on a detailed drawing of a landscape, likely a preliminary sketch for a larger work. Wittel is known for his vedute, or city views, and this drawing demonstrates his meticulous attention to detail and his mastery of perspective. It's a valuable record of Roman landscapes during the artist's lifetime.