N. BITTNER (*1786) after DE PIAN (*1784), John of Paris, theatre backdrop, around 1818, Etching Norbert Bittner (1786 - 1851 ) after Antonio de Pian (1784 Venice - 1851 Vienna): John of Paris, theatre backdrop with the gloomy corridor of a fortress, c. 1818, Etching Technique: Etching on Paper Inscription: At the lower part signed in the printing plate: "N. Bittner f. N. 34 / de Pian invt.". At the lower part inscribed: "Johan v. Paris". Date: c. 1818 Description: This is an etching showing a church interior in a differentiated architectural depiction. Characterised by a depth of perspective, the ribbed vaults and pointed arch windows, alongside the sacred objects presented at the edge of the picture, make it possible to recognise the Gothic architecture. The play of light between shadow and brightness accentuates the structure of the walls and vaults, evoking a tranquil atmosphere. Source: Norbert Bittner (1786 -1851 ) Theaterdecorationen nach den Original Skitzen des k.k. Hof Theater Mahlers Anton de Pian, gestochen und verlegt von Norbert Bittner, um, 1818, No. 34 | Theater, Landscape, Architecture Keywords: Etching; church interior; architectural depiction; depth of perspective; ribbed vault; pointed arch window; Gothic architecture; sacred objects; play of light; shadow; brightness; masonry; vault; atmosphere, 19th century, Romanticism, Architecture, Austria, Vienna, Size: Paper: 17,5 cm x 21,8 cm (6,9 x 8,6 in), Plate: 13,2 cm x 15,3 cm (5,2 x 6 in)