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Plan and Elevation of the Chapel of Godefroy de Bouillon

Jacques Callot

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of architectural plans and elevations related to a chapel. The drawing features detailed depictions of floor plans and elevations of a structure, including subsurface and interior views. There are three arches shown in elevation, with symmetrical perspectives emphasizing the depth of the architectural design. The plans at the bottom show a layout with notations indicating different sections labeled with numbers and letters. This illustration meticulously presents the architectural anatomy of a religious structure, focusing on the design's elements like arches, rooms, and steps, incorporating both perspective drawings and flat plans.

Artwork Details

Date
1619
Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper [restrike]
Dimensions
4994 × 3511 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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