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View of the Temple of ‘Juno’ at Paestum
Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778), pen and brown ink, with brown wash, over a sketch in black chalk, with pentimenti in red chalk, c. 1775
Piranesi is best known for his large prints of Rome and its surroundings, which were intended for sale to tourists. This drawing features a Greek temple in southern Italy. The composition was carefully thought out with a rhythmic succession of columns running diagonally across the picture plane. Emphasis was placed on light and dark effects and the irregular crumbling of the marble. Herders with cattle create a pastoral atmosphere.
- Artwork typedrawing, design
- Object numberRP-T-1960-205
- Dimensionsheight 465 mm x width 675 mm
- Physical characteristicsPen en penseel in grijs, zwart en rood krijt, potlood