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The Canonica of Sant'Ambrogio, Milan

Jacques-Louis David

National Gallery of Art

The image is a pencil and ink sketch of a building complex from a slightly elevated perspective. The drawing shows a rectangular, tiered building with a centralized structure. In the foreground, there are arched entrances and a few trees. The sketch uses fine, precise brushstrokes for a linear aesthetic with minimal shading. The color palette is monochrome, consisting of grays and blacks.

Artwork Details

Date
1775/80
Medium
black chalk and gray wash on laid paper
Dimensions
4534 × 3188 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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