"Historic Corner" - Piazza Grimana, Perugia Print

Join me. We are in Umbria on the northern edge of the ancient Italian hilltown of Perugia. The sun has been up less than an hour, the air is crisp, the sky is almost cloudless, and the light seems magical. We are standing alone in Piazza Grimana. The ages of history are on display. On the right side is an original city wall of travertine marble blocks stacked in place by the Etruscans 24 centuries ago to protect them from the Romans. The Romans eventually prevail under Caesar Augustus in 40 BC and they spruce up and autograph the city gate that is just out of view on our right. We are standing in the silent street (Via Ulisse Rocchi, but formerly Old Street) as it emerges from that gate. It is perhaps 26 centuries old and served as the main connection to the city much of that time. The lane in the center of our view is Via Bartolo (but originally named New Street when it was created in 1378). It tumbles down continuously from the piazza beside Perugia's cathedral to this spot. Originally, both streets continued to drop even more until Cardinal Grimana created this piazza in 1536. In 1621, the beautiful fountain was placed here, offering water to weary travelers and locals. The church on the left is named for St. Fortunatus, who was martyred in 212 AD. There has been a church here since before 1163, but the current structure was raised 1634. In the several weeks that I've been working on this painting, I've particularly enjoyed reliving the moment when I stepped down that hill on Via Bartolo and discovered this place during a solo jaunt. I hope that some of my joy and wonder is passed along to those who pause to view the results of my recreation. This painting is rendered in acrylic paint on a cribbed wood panel. I've painted the 1 1/2" side returns of the panel a flat black, which I believe helps the image "pop" without need to frame.

Print:Giclee on Fine Art Paper

Size:8 W x 10 H x 0.1 D in

Size with Frame:13.25 W x 15.25 H x 1.2 D in

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