Cross-Section of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
1619
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1619
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing shows a church cut open like a slice of cake. You can see the inside walls, arches, and domes stacked up in layers. The lines are sharp and full of tiny details, like steps, columns, and even people inside. The artist labeled parts like "Altare Maggiore" (main altar) and "Choro" (choir). This kind of drawing was used to study how buildings were built. Want to see more? Check out etching to learn how artists made prints like this.
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