“**Piazza d’Italia**,” an artwork created by Giorgio de Chirico in 1913 in Paris, France, is an oil on canvas that belongs to the Metaphysical art movement. Measuring 35.2 x 25 cm, this cityscape painting is currently housed in the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) in Toronto, Canada.
The artwork depicts an enigmatic and almost dreamlike piazza, typical of de Chirico’s Metaphysical art style. The scene is dominated by classical architectural elements rendered in stark, geometric forms and accentuated by deep shadows and dramatic lighting. The piazza is flanked by two structures adorned with arches, while a round temple-like building stands prominently in the background. In the midground, a statue of a reclining figure occupies a plinth, casting a pronounced shadow. The color palette is characterized by its stark contrasts, with an unearthly yellow sky contrasting against the brown and muted tones of the architecture and ground. The entire composition evokes a sense of mystery, timelessness, and surreal tranquility, inviting viewers into an altered perception of reality.
