A Section of the Via Sacra, Rome (The Church of Saints Cosmas and Damian)
The Met
Artist: Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg(Danish, Blåkrog 1783–1853 Copenhagen)
Date: ca. 1814–15
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 12 3/8 x 17 1/8 in. (31.4 x 43.5 cm)
Credit Line: Nineteenth-Century, Modern, and Contemporary Funds, 2012
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A domed church and other buildings, with figures and trees, on a dirt path
Detailed Description
The scene features an outdoor complex of buildings under a clear, light blue sky. In the foreground, a light brown dirt path curves slightly, with patches of green grass on either side. To the far left, a large tree with dark green foliage partially frames the scene. Below it, a man in a red and white garment sits on a pile of large, light-colored stone blocks. The central feature is a church building with a prominent dome and a classical entrance. The church facade is light beige, featuring two reddish-brown columns flanking large, dark wooden double doors, accessed by a short flight of steps. Above the entrance, a decorative pediment supports a small, multi-tiered dome topped with a cross. To the left of the church, a round, lower section of the building shows signs of age with crumbling plaster and patches of green growth. Behind the church, a larger, reddish-brown building with a tiled roof and arched windows extends. To the right of the church, another building with a small oval window is visible, partially obscured by a tall tree with dark green leaves. In the doorway of the central church, a small figure dressed in white and red stands. Further to the right, a man in a dark brown robe and a wide-brimmed hat walks along the path, carrying a small, light-colored bag. In the background, distant hills are visible under the clear sky.
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