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Portico of the Palazzo Nuovo, on the Campidoglio

Joseph-Marie Vien

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of classical architectural columns. The image depicts a row of columns with Corinthian capitals, supporting an entablature. Behind the columns, cornices and pediments are sketched. The perspective used suggests looking down a portico or colonnade. The drawing is executed in a precise manner, in pencil or charcoal, emphasizing architectural details. The composition conveys a sense of symmetry and the grace of ancient structures.

Artwork Details

Date
1744/1750
Medium
graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
3407 × 4882 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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