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Plan et elevation des plus beaux confessionnaux de Paris, tres fidelemant mesure

Jean Le Blond

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an architectural piece. The image shows a highly detailed and ornate structure with classical elements such as columns, a domed roof, and intricate carvings. The design includes decorative urns and sculptures. The central portion of the structure features a door with scrollwork, flanked by columns, and topped with a segmental pediment adorned with a winged cherub. The base of the structure is shown with a sectional view. The style and architectural precision suggest it could be a facade or a freestanding monument.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1688
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
2444 × 5205 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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