Unidentified, ceiling plan (recto) Pont du Gard, perspective elevation (verso) by Anonymous

Unidentified, ceiling plan (recto) Pont du Gard, perspective elevation (verso) 1500 - 1560

drawing, print, architecture

drawing

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natural stone pattern

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homemade paper

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folded paper

watercolor

architecture

This anonymous drawing, dated 1500-1560, is an architectural plan for the Pont du Gard, a Roman aqueduct in southern France. The recto of the sheet shows the ceiling plan of the aqueduct, while the verso depicts a perspective elevation of the structure. The drawing displays a detailed, geometric approach to the design of the aqueduct's ceiling, highlighting the intricate details of the structure. This drawing showcases the meticulous planning and craftsmanship involved in constructing such a monumental architectural work during the Renaissance. The drawing's presence in the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection provides insight into the architectural practices of the period.