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The image shows a classical architectural scene with columns, archways, a waterway, stone walls, and a bridge. The perspective highlights the grandeur of the structures. Fine lines suggest wispy clouds against a clear sky. The detailed line work creates texture and depth, emphasizing the architectural details.
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The image shows a classical architectural scene with columns, archways, a waterway, stone walls, and a bridge. The perspective highlights the grandeur of the structures. Fine lines suggest wispy clouds against a clear sky. The detailed line work creates texture and depth, emphasizing the architectural details.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Architectural Fantasy with Buildings, Stairways, and Portals beside a Canal

Giuseppe Antonio Landi

Date
before 1753
Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
plate: 16.2 x 18.3 cm (6 3/8 x 7 3/16 in.) sheet: 23.6 x 34 cm (9 5/16 x 13 3/8 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1982.24.13
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Time span
1701 to 1725
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
Alcune Prospettive: pl.12

Subjects and terms

  • fantasy
  • architecture
  • Bolognese
Inscription

upper left in plate: 12

NGA object ID 61155. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.