Elevation of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
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 drawing shows the inside of a church, seen from the front. You can spot two main arches, one on each side, with a small altar in the middle. The walls are marked with letters, and there’s a banner above with more letters and text. A few tiny figures stand near the altars, and the whole scene looks like a floor plan with shading for depth. The text labels parts of the church, like altars for different groups and a cistern. This kind of drawing was used to explain how buildings were laid out. Check out the technique: etching to see how artists like Callot made these detailed prints.
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