Dutch Facade Elevation: pl. 3
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1642
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white drawing of a tall, symmetrical building. Three stories high, it has rows of evenly spaced windows with decorative frames. The middle section sticks out slightly, topped with a small balcony and a triangular roof. The bottom has arched doorways with steps leading up. The drawing looks like a plan for a fancy building, not a real photo. The lines are precise, and some areas use shading to show depth. Next, check out engraving to see how artists create detailed drawings like this.
