Church of Santa Maria della Febbre, Rome
1629 National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
About this artwork
An architectural landscape depicting the exterior of the ancient Santa Maria della Febbre in Rome, featuring a prominent obelisk and ruined structures. This work exemplifies the artist's focus on precise architectural representation within a classical setting.
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Pieter Saenredam is renowned as one of the earliest specialists in architectural painting, famously sketching buildings in situ before carefully rendering them in his studio. Interestingly, Saenredam never actually traveled to Rome; this composition was likely based on sketches by other artists, showcasing his ability to translate architectural forms into meticulously structured and light-filled compositions.
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Church of Santa Maria della Febbre, Rome
Pieter Saenredam, 1629
