Artwork
Ground Plan of the Church of Saint John the Baptist

Ground Plan of the Church of Saint John the Baptist is an ink print by the Baroque artist Valerien Regnard. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:lower right plate: Valerianus Regnartius Sculptsit Romae. RD del. / 49; across top plate: ICHNOGRAPHIA TEMPLI SANCTI IOANNIS BAPTISTAE NATIONIS FLORENTINORVM IN VRBE / MICHAELS ANGELO BONARROTO ARCHITECTO IN LVCEM EDITA A VALERIANO REGNARTIO
About this work
Overview
Ground Plan of the Church of Saint John the Baptist is an engraving on laid paper created by Valerien Regnard in 1650.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts a detailed ground plan of a church, likely from the Baroque period, showcasing a symmetrical and balanced design with a large central space surrounded by smaller rooms and corridors.
Technique & Style
Regnard's expertise in engraving and cross-hatching is evident in the plan's careful labeling and detailed rendering, which convey a sense of grandeur and drama through the use of arches and columns.
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Artist & collection
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