Ricordi van drie deurstukken met landschappen en een zee

About this artwork

pen in bruin

Art Historical Context

This delicate pen drawing in brown ink by Carlo Antonio Tavella, created between 1693 and 1708, offers a fascinating glimpse into the artist’s process. Titled “Ricordi van drie deurstukken met landschappen en een zee,” the work records ideas for three door panels featuring landscapes and a seascape. At just 290 by 203 millimeters, the compact sheet was likely intended as a personal reference rather than a finished piece, allowing Tavella to quickly capture compositions that would later be translated into larger painted decorations. Tavella’s use of the pen medium highlights the expressive pot...