Portal with an atrium

drawing, paper, ink, indian-ink, architecture

drawing

historical design

aged paper

toned paper

homemade paper

16_19th-century

colourisation

old engraving style

retro 'vintage design

paper

personal sketchbook

historical fashion

ink

german

old-timey

indian-ink

architecture

"Portal with an atrium" is a pencil drawing by Karl Ballenberger, a German artist who lived from 1801 to 1860. This drawing, held in the Städel Museum, captures a detailed architectural perspective of a stone doorway, likely an entrance to a building. The arched entryway, adorned with a Gothic-style window, is framed by two sturdy pillars. The steps leading up to the door and the cobbled ground add a sense of depth and realism to the composition. Ballenberger's precise rendering highlights the intricate details of the structure, showcasing his talent for architectural drawing.