Exterior View of the Chapel of the Cardinal (Veduta esterna della cappella del cardinale) [plate G]

Jacopo Ligozzi (artist), Anonymous engraver possibly Domenico Falcini, Lino Moroni (author)

National Gallery of Art

The image is a black and white engraving showing a stone structure in a forest. The viewpoint is elevated, revealing the roof of the building and trees around it. The horizon is not visible due to dense foliage. The architectural structure appears to be a small rustic house or tower, partially hidden by trees and rocky terrain. The engraving technique employs detailed cross-hatching and stippling to depict textures of leaves, tree bark, and stones. The grayscale color scheme focuses on shading to create depth. Large rocks and trees are in the foreground, with shadows from the canopy above. In the background, more trees and trunks suggest a thick forest, creating a serene atmosphere.