St.Peter’s seen from the Gianicolo, Rome (February 1935) (1935) by M.C. Escher

St.Peter's seen from the Gianicolo, Rome (February 1935) - M.C. Escher - 1935

Artwork Information

TitleSt.Peter's seen from the Gianicolo, Rome (February 1935)
ArtistM.C. Escher
Date1935
Mediumwood engraving
Art MovementRealism

About St.Peter's seen from the Gianicolo, Rome (February 1935)

The artwork “St.Peter’s seen from the Gianicolo, Rome (February 1935)” is a distinguished piece by the artist M.C. Escher, created in 1935. This wood engraving is a fine exemplification of the Realism movement and belongs to the cityscape genre. The intricacy and detail within this work are indicative of Escher’s keen ability to capture the essence of a place with a profound degree of accuracy and depth.

In the artwork, the viewer is presented with a detailed view of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome as seen from the Gianicolo hill. The wood engraving technique allows for strong contrasts between the light and dark areas, producing a dramatic effect. Escher has meticulously rendered the architectural features of the Basilica and the surrounding city structures, capturing their grandeur and prominence in the urban landscape. The foreground consists of a lush, tree-filled area that leads the eye towards the intricate edifices in the middle ground.

Shadows and light are masterfully employed to create depth, with the use of fine lines suggesting texture and movement in the skies above. The distinctive features of the buildings are sharply defined, allowing viewers to appreciate the majesty of the Basilica’s dome and the composition of the city against the backdrop of the sky. The attention to perspective and scale is evident, as Escher skillfully conveys the vastness of the scene before us. The artwork stands as a testament to Escher’s skill in wood engraving and his ability to convey the beauty of the physical world through his exceptional artistic vision.

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