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Orthographia Partis Interioris Templi Divi Petri [Interior View of Saint Peter's Basilica]

Étienne Dupérac

1544

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Cityscape

Dominant colour

Orthographia Partis Interioris Templi Divi Petri [Interior View of Saint Peter's Basilica] is a 1544 ink by Étienne Dupérac, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Étienne Dupérac
When & what style?: 1544 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows an open book with a detailed drawing of a large church. The church has a tall dome in the center and smaller domes on either side. There are many arches and columns, and the building is very ornate. The drawing is done in black and white, with lots of lines and shading to give it depth. It looks like it was made a long time ago, and it's very detailed and precise. If you like this kind of art, you might want to learn more about the Renaissance movement.