Who painted Diverse Views in and around Rome: Tomb along the Appian Way?

Diverse Views in and around Rome: Tomb along the Appian Way was painted by Herman van Swanevelt in 1653.

Where can I see Diverse Views in and around Rome: Tomb along the Appian Way?

Diverse Views in and around Rome: Tomb along the Appian Way is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Diverse Views in and around Rome: Tomb along the Appian Way?

Diverse Views in and around Rome: Tomb along the Appian Way is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Diverse Views in and around Rome: Tomb along the Appian Way

Herman van Swanevelt , 1653

Diverse Views in and around Rome: Tomb along the Appian Way is a print by the Baroque artist Herman van Swanevelt. It dates from 1653 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Diverse Views in and around Rome: Tomb along the Appian Way is an etching by Herman van Swanevelt, created in 1653, and is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene scene of an ancient tomb alongside a road, accompanied by a small building and trees, with people engaged in various activities. The inscription 'Sepultura in Via Apia' identifies the location as the Appian Way, a historic Roman road.

Technique & Style

Van Swanevelt employed fine lines to achieve a sense of depth and volume in the composition, rendering the trees and buildings with a tangible presence.