Opbouw en dwarsdoorsnede van het koor in het Battistero di San Giovanni te Florence 1733 - 1755

Bernardo Sansone Sgrilli made this detailed drawing, Opbouw en dwarsdoorsnede van het koor in het Battistero di San Giovanni te Florence, using pen and ink. Sgrilli documented the design of the choir in Florence's Baptistery, presenting both an elevation and a plan view. The architectural drawing goes far beyond mere representation. Sgrilli’s meticulous process imbues the work with a social and cultural significance tied to the skilled traditions of architectural drafting. Every line, carefully measured and precisely placed, speaks to the labor-intensive practice of translating three-dimensional space onto a two-dimensional surface. Look closely at the depiction of the choir's structure. Sgrilli engaged with a refined aesthetic; his technique demonstrates his experience, alongside the conventions of fine art. This perspective urges us to look beyond the drawing’s function and appreciate its role in preserving and interpreting cultural heritage.