Corner of a Palace with Colonnade and Circular Building

Lucas van Doetechum and Johannes van Doetechum, the Elder, after Hans Vredeman de Vries

National Gallery of Art

This image depicts a classical architectural scene from a slightly elevated perspective. The horizon is set low in the image, emphasizing the soaring structures on either side of the street. On the left, there is a colonnaded building, while to the right, there is a round, domed building with layered columns and ornate facades. In the center, several buildings recede into the distance with intricate details. The sky is mostly empty with a small flock of birds. The artwork uses a monochromatic palette of shades of grey and black.