Pedimented Windows
1594
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1594
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing shows two tall, narrow windows set into a thick stone wall. Above each window is a small, rounded pediment with a carved design. The walls have rough, textured bricks, and the windows are framed with simple, clean lines. There’s a small circular window near the bottom and two tiny square openings on either side. The artist used fine lines to show the details of the stonework and shadows. This style was common in architectural drawings of the time. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made precise prints.
