Artwork
The Fountains of Rome (Le fontane di Roma), Book IV, plate 21: View of the Cascade below the Organ from the Garden (Veduta della Cascata Sotto L'Organo nel Piano del Giardino)
The Fountains of Rome (Le fontane di Roma), Book IV, plate 21: View of the Cascade below the Organ from the Garden (Veduta della Cascata Sotto L'Organo nel Piano del Giardino) is a print by the Baroque artist Giovanni Francesco Venturini. It dates from 1688 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
This print, 'View of the Cascade below the Organ from the Garden', is part of 'The Fountains of Rome' series by Giovanni Francesco Venturini, created in 1688. It is a black-and-white cityscape held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a waterfall cascading down rocky steps into a pool, with a bridge and ornate building above. The title suggests it is a representation of a real location, captured with attention to detail.
Technique & Style
The artist employed shading techniques to convey texture and depth, making the water and rocks appear lifelike. The level of detail and dramatic presentation are characteristic of the artist's style.
Context
The work is associated with the Baroque style, known for its elaborate and detailed representations.
Artist & collection
Artist
Giovanni Francesco Venturini (1650–1710) was an Italian printmaker of the Baroque period.
The Fountains of Rome (Le fontane di Roma), Book IV, plate 27: View of the Principal Cascade of the River Aniene in the City of Tivoli (Veduta della Cascata Principale del Fiume Aniene nelle citta di Tivoli)
The Fountains of Rome (Le fontane di Roma), Book IV, plate 7: Fountain of the Tiburtine Sibyl (Fontana della Sibilla Tiburtina)
View of an Antique Fountain
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The Cascades of St. Cloud
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H Beard Print Collection
Veduta dei muri che investivano le falde del Monte Celio
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The Prima Macchina for the Chinea of 1766: The Palace of Orpheus
H Beard Print Collection
St. Rocco Waterfall and Bridge at Tivoli (Cascata e Ponte di St. Rocco a Tivoli)
The Seconda Macchina for the Chinea of 1774: A Villa with Ancient Monuments and a Game of "Giostra"