“Nocturnal Rome,” a 1934 creation by artist M.C. Escher, belongs to the Surrealism art movement and falls under the cityscape genre. This piece is a part of the “Nocturnal Rome” series, showcasing Escher’s signature style.
The artwork depicts a nighttime scene of Rome, constructed with intricate linear patterns and stark contrasts between light and shadow. The central focus appears to be the grand architecture of domes and buildings, meticulously rendered to create a dreamlike, surreal atmosphere. The use of geometric shapes and precise lines contributes to a sense of depth and structure, while the interplay of illumination and darkness evokes the quiet mystery of the city at night.
