Drawing Architectural Caprice Castel Sant'angelo Wash School XVIII 18th Century
18th century school, ink wash
Architectural caprice depicting an imaginary view of Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome.
In the foreground, men in turbans are busy loading a ship, while one of them smokes a long Ottoman pipe. In the background, Castel Sant'Angelo stands out against a mountainous landscape. The bastioned fortifications erected by Antonio da Sangallo the Elder and the modifications to the castle as a papal residence initiated by Pope Nicholas V are clearly visible.
Condition: foxing and pitting mostly localized on the left side of the drawing
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Architectural caprice depicting an imaginary view of Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome.
In the foreground, men in turbans are busy loading a ship, while one of them smokes a long Ottoman pipe. In the background, Castel Sant'Angelo stands out against a mountainous landscape. The bastioned fortifications erected by Antonio da Sangallo the Elder and the modifications to the castle as a papal residence initiated by Pope Nicholas V are clearly visible.
Condition: foxing and pitting mostly localized on the left side of the drawing
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740 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Condition of use
Material: Paper
Length: 53.5
Height: 38
Reference (ID): 1768566
Availability: In stock
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