A Renaissance Portico with Elegant Figures
The Met
Artist: Hendrick van Steenwijck II(Flemish, Antwerp (?) ca. 1580–1649 Leiden)
Date: ca. 1615
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on copper
Dimensions: Diameter 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. James Eads Switzer, in memory of her aunt, Yrene Ceballos de Sanz, 1945
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Circular black and white painting of a bustling city square with classical buildings and many figures
Detailed Description
A circular painting depicts an urban plaza framed by grand architecture. In the immediate foreground on the right, a massive, fluted column rises, its base partially obscuring two figures seated on the ground. To the right of this column, three standing figures are positioned near a large, dark doorway or entrance. The ground in the foreground is a patterned pavement of light and dark squares. Moving into the midground, a wide, open plaza extends, populated by numerous small figures scattered across its surface, some appearing to walk or interact. On the left side of the plaza, a multi-story building with a prominent balustrade along its roofline stands tall, featuring multiple windows. In the center midground, an arched structure with a dark interior is visible. The background reveals more architectural elements, including a tall, multi-tiered tower with a pointed roof and other less distinct buildings. The sky above is cloudy, with varying shades of gray. The entire scene is rendered in black, white, and numerous gray tones.
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