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Plan and Three Views of a Circular Church

Pierre Varin

1750

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism 18th Century Cityscape

Dominant colour

Plan and Three Views of a Circular Church is a 1750 ink by Pierre Varin, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Pierre Varin
When & what style?: 1750 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This drawing shows a round church with three views: a front look, a side cutaway, and a dome interior. The building has tall windows, a central tower, and a circular courtyard with a fountain. Below, a floor plan marks rooms, arches, and a hidden underground space. The artist used light washes of gray and pink to show shadows and depth. Tiny handwritten notes describe details like "salle des bains" (bathroom) and "entrée" (entrance). Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shading with lines.