Ontwerp voor de zaal van de Hofoper, Mannheim, lengtedoorsnede by Alessandro Galli Bibiena

Ontwerp voor de zaal van de Hofoper, Mannheim, lengtedoorsnede 1697 - 1769

alessandrogallibibiena

architectural sketch

aged paper

toned paper

homemade paper

ink paper printed

parchment

old engraving style

etching

tea stained

architecture drawing

"Ontwerp voor de zaal van de Hofoper, Mannheim, lengtedoorsnede" is a detailed architectural drawing by Alessandro Galli Bibiena, dating from between 1697 and 1769. The drawing depicts a longitudinal cross-section of a grand opera house, showcasing the intricate design of its balconies, columns, and staircases. This drawing exemplifies the Bibiena family's mastery of perspective and illusionistic techniques, which were highly influential in the development of Baroque theater design. The intricate details and sense of grandeur conveyed in this architectural drawing reveal the opulence of the 18th-century theater experience.