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The Villa Imperiale

Venetian 16th Century, Probably Titian

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a top-down view of an architectural scene drawn with pen-and-ink. The composition includes various structures, an elliptical base with inscriptions, a grand building with archways and multiple floors, lush trees in the background, and a monochrome color palette with fine line work and cross-hatching for shading and texture.

Artwork Details

Date
1530s
Medium
pen and brown ink, brown wash, and incised on laid paper
Dimensions
5224 × 6979 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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