Façade van Palazzo del Quirinale after 1655

Giovanni Battista Falda created this print of the Façade van Palazzo del Quirinale. The building's linear symmetry and measured rhythm creates a sense of stately calm. Falda employs a precise line to articulate the architectural elements. The façade is rigorously structured, with windows and decorative motifs arranged to convey order. This representation emphasizes the rational principles underlying baroque architecture, reflecting the period's interest in clarity and proportion. Yet, the stark flatness and detail destabilize the monument's spatial depth. The print offers not just a visual record but a semiotic framework. It allows us to consider the interplay of ideal form and practical function. The Palazzo becomes more than a building; it’s a signifier of power and cultural ambition. This emphasis on structure invites a closer look at how it communicates ideas about space, authority, and representation.