This is a drawing of an architectural cross-section of a grand building. The drawing shows large support columns, arches, a domed ceiling, and various halls and naves throughout the structure. Shaded hatchings are used to create depth and shadow. The drawing includes annotations in Italian. The style suggests detailed attention to the structural elements characteristic of classic or Renaissance architecture, emphasizing grandeur and symmetry.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1619
- Medium
- etching and engraving on laid paper [restrike]
- Dimensions
- 5005 × 3515 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original