Project for a Chapel 1700 - 1780
anonymous
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print, architecture
drawing
aged paper
toned paper
light pencil work
old engraving style
personal sketchbook
arch
ink colored
pen work
sketchbook drawing
sketchbook art
watercolor
architecture
This anonymous drawing, titled “Project for a Chapel”, was likely created between 1700 and 1780. The drawing depicts a detailed architectural plan, showcasing an interior space with intricate details and decorative elements. The artist uses meticulous lines to capture the elaborate ornamentation, including the arched ceiling, the ornate molding, and the delicate foliage motifs. The drawing's focus on architectural design suggests it might have been created as a proposal for a chapel interior, allowing potential patrons to visualize the proposed space. The drawing exemplifies the rich and ornate style of architecture popular during this period, capturing the grandeur of European Baroque and Rococo design.
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