Artwork
Nel Convento d’Aracoeli (In the Aracoeli Convent)
Nel Convento d’Aracoeli (In the Aracoeli Convent) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Carlo Baldassare Simelli. It dates from 1840 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Nel Convento d’Aracoeli is an etching with aquatint on wove paper, created by Carlo Baldassare Simelli around 1840. The work is part of the collection at the National Gallery of Art in Washington.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a serene, dimly lit interior scene within the Aracoeli Convent. Two figures stand beneath a large archway, with a third person partially visible through an open doorway, serving as the primary light source. The composition emphasizes the contrast between light and deep shadows.
Technique & Style
Simelli utilized etching combined with aquatint to achieve smooth, nuanced tonal variations. This technique, involving acid and resin to create subtle shades, contributes to the softness of the illuminated areas and the depth of the shadows, enhancing the overall sense of realism and atmosphere.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1840, the etching is now housed at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., as part of its permanent collection.
Artist & collection
Nel Monastero dei Santi Quattro (In the Monastery of the Four Saints)
Nel Palazzo Giustiniani (In the Palazzo Giustiniani)
Fortificazioni dei bassi tempi sopra il Ponte Nomentano (Fortifications of the Ponte Nomentano)
Ingresso di una Casa alle quattro Fontane (Entrance to a House at the Four Fountains)
Nel Convento dei Cappuccini (In the Capuchin Convent)
