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Ruine Frauenkirch mit dem Grabmale der Genoveva und des Pfalzgrafen Siegfried (Ruins of the Church of Our Lady with the Tombs of Genevieve and Count Siegfried)

Domenico Quaglio

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a ruined church interior. The image shows a dilapidated sanctuary with large gothic arches and columns. The roof is partially missing, allowing the view of the sky and some foliage through the remaining structure. In the center-right, there is an altar-like structure or tomb with sculptural elements. The stone walls are worn with age, and vegetation can be seen encroaching upon the building. Natural light filtering in through the openings highlights the details of the stonework.

Artwork Details

Date
1821
Medium
lithograph on wove paper
Dimensions
9152 × 12301 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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