Longing for Rome – In the Footsteps of Maarten van Heemskerck(2024)

Longing for Rome – In the Footsteps of Maarten van Heemskerck Synopsis

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).

Longing for Rome – In the Footsteps of Maarten van Heemskerck (2024) is a documentary film directed by Margarete Kreuzer, released on April 28, 2024 with a runtime of 53m.