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Sketches of Castles (verso)

Unknown

1604

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Baroque Baroque

Dominant colour

Sketches of Castles (verso) is a 1604 by Unknown, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1604 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This image shows a sketch of three castle designs on a piece of paper. The castles are drawn in black ink and feature towers, battlements, and other architectural details. The paper is old and worn, with visible tears and discoloration. The castles are depicted in a simple yet detailed style, with an emphasis on their structural elements. The sketch appears to be a study or design for a larger work, possibly a painting or engraving. The Cleveland Museum of Art holds this sketch, which is a great example of Baroque architecture.