Drawing of the cantoria of Santa Maria Novella, Florence
1870
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1870
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This drawing shows a corner of a building ledge. It has fancy carvings—scrolls, leaves, and a vase with the word "LIBERTAS" on it. The ledge sits on a thick wall with a curved bracket holding it up. The word "LIBERTAS" means freedom in Latin. This was likely part of a public building. Look up John N. Smith to see more of his architectural drawings.
