Curatorial Narrative In the 17th century, anonymous masters of the Baroque period sought to capture the essence of grand architectural spaces within their works. The “Interior of Saint Peter’s Basilica” exemplifies this pursuit, as it renders with fine brushwork and sepia tones the majestic vaults and columns of Rome’s iconic basilica. The artist’s technique achieves a level of atmospheric density that draws the viewer into the spatial rhythm of the interior, where arches and pillars recede into the distance to create a sense of depth. Upon enlargement, the monochromatic palette of “Interior of Saint Peter’s Basilica” exhibits an unexpected flexibility in its ability to convey material and light behavior. When scaled up to 64×44, the spatial structure of the work is revealed in its interplay with interior environments, where chromatic structure becomes a means to navigate the relationship between wall coverings, flooring, and ligh