Maßwerk zur Altarverzierung

drawing, ornament, paper

drawing

ornament

16_19th-century

hand-lettering

old engraving style

hand drawn type

hand lettering

paper

personal sketchbook

german

hand-drawn typeface

pen work

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

small lettering

This is a pencil sketch by Karl Ballenberger, a German architect known for his work in the Gothic Revival style. The drawing, "Maßwerk zur Altarverzierung," is a design for an altar decoration, showcasing intricate tracery work. This delicate yet precise detail is characteristic of Ballenberger's architectural style, which aimed to revive the aesthetic of medieval Gothic architecture. The sketch, held at the Städel Museum, offers a glimpse into the creative process of a prominent architect of the 19th century.