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The Pyramid of Cestius, Rome
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The Dutch artist Michiel Van Overbeek drew <em>The Pyramid of Cestius, Rome</em> from southwest of the site, looking toward the 12 BC Pyramid of Cestius, and the 3rd- to 4th-century <em>Porta Ostiensis </em>(Porta Santo Paulo). The Egyptian structure in the Roman countryside attracted many tourists, and artists, for its singularity within the Roman architectural landscape. The careful attention given to the rise of the land at left, with small abodes tucked into the hills, and the crumbling ruin at the right, suggest that Van Overbeek wanted to record the scene as accurately as possible.
| Artist / Maker | Michiel van Overbeek |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1650–80 |
| Culture / Origin | Netherlands |
| Medium | Pen and brown ink with red chalk on brown prepared paper |
| Dimensions | Support: 18.1 x 28.3 cm (7 1/8 x 11 1/8 in.); Matted: 21.9 x 30.5 cm (8 5/8 x 12 in.); Image: 9.9 x 20 cm (3 7/8 x 7 7/8 in.) |
| Department | Drawings |
| Type | Drawing |
About the Artist
BiographyMichiel van Overbeek (1670–1729) — Dutch draftsman.Michiel van Overbeek worked as draftsperson and is associated with Dutch Republic. Their documented life spans the years 1670 to 1729.DisciplinesdraftspersonBorn1670Died1729NationalityDutch RepublicSources: Wikidata Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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