Elevation of the Chapel of the Invention of the Cross
1619
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1619
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image is a black-and-white drawing of a church’s floor plan and front view. You see arches, small chapels, and a tall tower on the left. The top part shows a long building with labeled rooms and doors. The bottom part zooms in on the front, with steps leading up to the entrance. The labels mark spots like a chapel for the "Invention of the Cross" and a staircase to the "Calvary." This kind of detailed drawing was used to plan or record buildings. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Callot made prints like this.
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