Fontein bij de Ponte Sisto te Rome by Giovanni Battista Falda

Fontein bij de Ponte Sisto te Rome 1653 - 1691

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print, engraving, architecture

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baroque

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print

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cityscape

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italian-renaissance

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engraving

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architecture

"Fontein bij de Ponte Sisto te Rome" is an etching by Giovanni Battista Falda, depicting the fountain at the Ponte Sisto bridge in Rome. Falda, known for his detailed architectural renderings, captured the intricate design of the fountain, showcasing its elaborate facade with a series of arches and a central water feature. The engraving's perspective places viewers in the street, offering a realistic view of the fountain and its surroundings, including the adjacent buildings and passersby. This meticulous portrayal of Roman architecture exemplifies the 17th-century artistic interest in architectural documentation and the beauty of the city's urban landscape.

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