Artwork preview

The Pyramid of Cestius, Rome

Michiel van Overbeek

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows a sepia-toned drawing of a pyramid structure in a cityscape. The pyramid is triangular, made of stone blocks, and has a pointed top. It is positioned centrally in the image, surrounded by buildings and other structures. The buildings are mostly flat-roofed and have a mix of arched and rectangular windows and doorways. There are people and animals in the foreground. The sky above is cloudy, with some darker clouds on the right side. The image has a double border, with a thin white border and a thicker brown border. The cityscape stretches into the distance, with hills visible on the horizon. The overall atmosphere suggests an old, possibly ancient, city scene.

Artwork details

Dimensions:
900 × 491 px
Museum record:
View original
Palette