A Catalogue of the Churches of the City of London: Royal Palaces, Hospitals, and Publick Edifices, Built by Sr. Christopher Wren, Kt. Surveyor General of the Royal-Works, during Fifty Years: viz. from 1668 to 1718 1726
sirchristopherwren
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print, architecture
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pencil drawn
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drawing
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amateur sketch
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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quirky sketch
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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sketch book
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personal sketchbook
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england
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arch
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architecture
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building
Sir Christopher Wren's "A Catalogue of the Churches of the City of London" is a detailed engraving depicting St. Paul's Cathedral, a prominent example of Baroque architecture. Wren, the architect, designed the cathedral after the Great Fire of London in 1666. This print showcases the cathedral's grand dome, a defining characteristic of Wren's architectural style, and emphasizes the structure's classical details, like the Corinthian columns and arched entrances. The print, now held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a valuable record of Wren's architectural masterpiece.
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