Floorplan, Facade and Cross Section of one of the Chapels at Chateau d'Anet, from "Les plus excellents bastiments de France" by Jacques Androuet Du Cerceau

Floorplan, Facade and Cross Section of one of the Chapels at Chateau d'Anet, from "Les plus excellents bastiments de France" 1607

drawing, print, architecture

architectural sketch

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aged paper

quirky sketch

print

old engraving style

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personal sketchbook

idea generation sketch

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sketchbook drawing

storyboard and sketchbook work

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"Floorplan, Facade and Cross Section of one of the Chapels at Chateau d'Anet" is a 1607 engraving by Jacques Androuet Du Cerceau, depicting a detailed architectural plan of the chapel. The work showcases Du Cerceau's expertise in architectural representation and his use of perspective to visualize the structure from different angles, including a ground plan, an elevation, and a cross-section. This engraving is a valuable historical document for understanding the design of the chapel at Château d'Anet, one of the most prominent examples of French Renaissance architecture.