Perspectiva pictorum et architectorum 1693

This etching by Andrea Pozzo, titled "Perspectiva pictorum et architectorum," is a masterful demonstration of Baroque architectural perspective. The artwork, created in 1693, showcases Pozzo's renowned skills in trompe l'oeil, a technique that uses visual illusions to create the effect of depth and realism. The intricate detail of the imagined structure, complete with columns, arches, and a grand staircase, draws the viewer's eye into a seemingly three-dimensional space. This engraving, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to Pozzo's influence on architectural design and the art of perspective.