
Square with a Circular Building on the Left and an Obelisk in the Background
Doetechum, Lucas van · Netherlandish
1560
- Medium
- etching on laid paper
- Classification
- Portfolio
- Period
- 1551 to 1600
- Image size
- 4901 × 4012px
Description
The image depicts an architectural scene from an elevated angle. The composition leads the eye towards building structures that recede into the distance. Several towers, columns, and sculptural figures are visible. The brushstroke technique is linear and precise, with an etching style. The color palette is monochromatic, focusing on black and gray shades. The painting shows columns, a statue, arches, spires, and decorative elements. Faint outlines of other structures are visible in the background.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).