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A Street with Various Buildings, Colonnades and an Arch

Attributed to Zoan Andrea after Donato Bramante

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an elaborate architectural scene with classical colonnade and arches. The drawing showcases a symmetrical perspective of a monumental Renaissance-style architectural structure. It includes columns with Corinthian capitals supporting entablatures, a central archway leading to another ornate structure in the background, and decorative elements such as niches and friezes on the buildings. The precision and clarity of line work emphasize the grandeur of the architecture. The style indicates inspiration from Renaissance architects like Bramante, focusing on proportion, geometry, and classicism.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1500/1510
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
5176 × 3488 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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