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Eighteen Views of Rome: The Quattro Fontane Looking Toward Santa Maria Maggiore

Lievin Cruyl , 1665

Eighteen Views of Rome: The Quattro Fontane Looking Toward Santa Maria Maggiore, by Lievin Cruyl, 1665
Eighteen Views of Rome: The Quattro Fontane Looking Toward Santa Maria Maggiore, by Lievin Cruyl, 1665

Eighteen Views of Rome: The Quattro Fontane Looking Toward Santa Maria Maggiore is a drawing by the Baroque artist Lievin Cruyl. It dates from 1665 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Eighteen Views of Rome: The Quattro Fontane Looking Toward Santa Maria Maggiore is a drawing by Lievin Cruyl, created in 1665. It is a cityscape held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a view of Rome, focusing on the Quattro Fontane intersection with Santa Maria Maggiore in the distance. The scene includes detailed renderings of buildings, streets, and figures, offering a glimpse into the city's 17th-century architecture and daily life.

Technique & Style

The drawing showcases Cruyl's skill in capturing architectural details and urban landscapes. Its style is characteristic of the Baroque period, marked by elaborate and detailed representations of cityscapes.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Lievin Cruyl

Artist

Lievin Cruyl

Lievin Cruyl or Lieven Cruyl was a Flemish priest and a draughtsman and etcher of landscapes, seascapes, and architectural views.

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