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Plan of the Church of the Holy Nativity

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is an architectural floor plan depicting a complex building structure. The layout features numbered rooms, spaces, pathways, columns, and altars. The text is in Italian, potentially describing specific areas within the structure. The design follows a structured and formal layout typical of historical architecture, with a key at the bottom. Some sections include embellished motifs, like a compass-like design on the lower right.

Artwork Details

Date
1619
Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper [restrike]
Dimensions
5038 × 3577 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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