Romanesque Style Font 1840 - 1870

This anonymous architectural drawing, created sometime between 1840 and 1870, depicts a design for a baptismal font in the Romanesque style, a popular architectural style during the Middle Ages. The drawing, which is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, provides both an elevation and a plan view of the font. The detailed design of the font, with its arched openings and intricate carvings, reflects the Romanesque emphasis on grandeur and solemnity. This architectural drawing serves as a valuable historical document, offering insight into the design principles and aesthetic sensibilities of the 19th century, when architects were reinterpreting historic styles in new ways.