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Section of the Church of Saint John the Baptist

Valerien Regnard

1650

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque Baroque Religious

Dominant colour

Section of the Church of Saint John the Baptist is a 1650 ink by Valerien Regnard, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Valerien Regnard
When & what style?: 1650 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This black-and-white drawing shows a building with a big dome and a smaller tower on top. The front has tall columns and a few small windows. Inside the dome, you can see steps and some arched openings. The lines are very precise, almost like a blueprint. The text at the top says this is a church designed by someone named Michaelangelo. The artist who made this drawing, Valerien Regnard, signed it in the corner. If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists create detailed prints like this.