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Elevation of the Chapel of the Invention of the Cross

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of architectural plans for a building. The image displays detailed architectural sections with annotations written in Italian. The upper half of the drawing shows a wide section with large arches and columns indicating a grand interior space, with stairs and various levels. The lower half of the drawing presents a smaller section with a dome and adjacent arches. The text alongside the drawings provides descriptions or notes relating to the architectural features or historical context of the structures depicted. The lines and precision indicate it is a technical architectural drawing.

Artwork Details

Date
1619
Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper [restrike]
Dimensions
4972 × 3500 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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