Longing for Rome – In the Footsteps of Maarten van Heemskerck
Rome, the "Eternal City", has captivated people for centuries. In 1532, Dutch artist Maarten van Heemskerck visited the city to sketch ancient ruins and sculptures. Nearly 500 years later, the Urban Sketchers, a global movement of illustrators, are drawn to his work. The film explores Heemskerck's journey, the sketchers following in his footsteps, and the "Fascination Rome" exhibition at Berlin's Kulturforum (April 28 - August 4, 2024).
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Longing for Rome – In the Footsteps of Maarten van Heemskerck
- Overview
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 28, 2024
Runtime
0h 53m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
Sehnsucht nach Rom - Auf den Spuren von Maarten van Heemskerck
Production Companies
ZDF/Arte, Medea Film Factory
Director
Margarete Kreuzer
Description
Rome, the "Eternal City", has captivated people for centuries. In 1532, Dutch artist Maarten van Heemskerck visited the city to sketch ancient ruins and sculptures. Nearly 500 years later, the Urban Sketchers, a global movement of illustrators, are drawn to his work. The film explores Heemskerck's journey, the sketchers following in his footsteps, and the "Fascination Rome" exhibition at Berlin's Kulturforum (April 28 - August 4, 2024).
