Mr ‘Suars’, as he was called in Italy, was one of the most adventurous artists of the 17th century. Having lived in several European countries, he ended up as a missionary and eventually died in Goa. In this Roman street scene a well-dressed draughtsman surrounded by ordinary folk is sketching a famous sculpture by Bernini. Anyone looking for the classical beauty of Rome should forget Sweerts.
Specifications
| Title | Roman Streetscene with a Young Artist |
|---|---|
| Material and technique | Oil on canvas |
| Object type |
Painting
> Painting
> Two-dimensional object
> Art object
|
| Location | This object is in storage |
| Dimensions |
Width 120 cm Height 85,5 cm |
|---|---|
| Artists |
Painter:
Michael Sweerts
|
| Accession number | 2358 (OK) |
| Credits | Purchased 1952 |
| Department | Old Masters |
| Acquisition date | 1952 |
| Creation date | in 1646 - 1648 |
| Internal exhibitions |
The Collection Enriched (2011) Omkijken (2025) |
| Material | |
| Object | |
| Geographical origin | Rome > Italy > Southern Europe > Europe |
