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Ground Plan of the Church of Saint John the Baptist

Valerien Regnard

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a floor plan for a building. The drawing features an architectural plan of a symmetrical structure with multiple semi-circular alcoves around a central open space. The alcoves contain various geometric shapes, possibly representing walls and columns. The edges of the alcoves are ornamented with rectilinear and circular shapes suggesting structural details like arches or pillars. There is text at the top of the drawing that provides information about the building's purpose and architectural attribution.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3489 × 4025 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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