Pantheon, portico, Corinthian column capital, projection, plan, and details; column shaft, profile; beam architrave, elevation (recto) Pantheon, cella, perspective, details; vault, details; portal, interior, cornice, profile (verso) 1500 - 1560
anonymous
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print, architecture
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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book
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etching
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personal sketchbook
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ink drawing experimentation
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column
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arch
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sketchbook drawing
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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sketchbook art
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watercolor
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architecture
This anonymous architectural drawing from the 16th century showcases the Pantheon in Rome. The intricate details of the drawing illustrate the building's portico, Corinthian column capitals, and the vaulted ceiling of the cella. The use of precise measurements and geometric constructions emphasizes the Renaissance fascination with classical architecture and the mathematical principles underlying it. This detailed drawing is a testament to the architectural ingenuity of the Roman Pantheon, a structure that has inspired generations of artists and architects.
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