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Elevation for a Church Facade, with Alternatives

Piedmontese 18th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is an illustration of an architectural facade. It shows a detailed building front with Baroque style. The facade has elaborate carvings, decorations, columns, pilasters with moldings, niches with sculptures, and a grand entrance. Additional sculptures are positioned at the top and by the entryway. The design emphasizes symmetry and grandeur typical of Baroque architecture.

Artwork Details

Date
first half 18th century
Medium
pen and brown ink with gray and brown washes over graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
3296 × 4795 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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