The Baptistry, Florence
1920
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1920
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a grand, empty building with tall columns and arched doorways. The walls are rough, and the lines are loose, like quick notes. A few people stand inside, but they’re barely more than dark shapes. The focus is on the architecture—big windows, heavy stonework, and a sense of depth. The artist seems to have rushed, leaving some areas almost like scribbles. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more of this sketch up close.
