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Sepulcher for the Kings of France

Giuseppe Vasi

1739

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Baroque 18th Century Architectural

Dominant colour

Sepulcher for the Kings of France is a 1739 ink by Giuseppe Vasi, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Giuseppe Vasi
When & what style?: 1739 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This drawing shows a grand church-like building with three tall towers. The center tower has a dome and statues on top, while the two side towers are shorter with similar details. The front has arches, columns, and a wide staircase leading up. At the bottom, there’s a coat of arms with a crown and a shield. The artist focused on every tiny detail of the building’s stonework and decorations. This kind of careful drawing was often used to record real places for others to study. Look up etching to see how artists like this made precise prints.