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Plan and Elevation of the Church of the Ascension

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an architectural structure with both side and top views. The drawing showcases a detailed design of a small, domed building featuring columns and rounded openings. The side elevation shows a hexagonal structure with an enlarged base topped with a dome, supported by columns forming open arches on either side. The plan view displays an octagonal layout with detailed notations and descriptive text in Italian. The architectural style reflects a classical influence, possibly reminiscent of traditional Renaissance ideals, applied to a small pavilion or sacred space.

Artwork Details

Date
1619
Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper [restrike]
Dimensions
3433 × 4805 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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