Dutch Facade Elevation: pl. 3

c. 1642

Vignola (author) and anonymous engraver after Philips Vingboons

Associated Names
Vignola

Artist, Italian, 1507 - 1573

Philips Vingboons

Artist After, Netherlandish, 1607/1608 - 1678

This is a drawing of an architectural facade. The image shows a symmetrical building front with decorative window frames, columns, and an arched doorway. The facade has ornamentation such as scrollwork and a garland-like decoration at the top, along with circular and rectangular accents. The bottom section includes windows with wrought-iron grills, while the ground level features a main door with steps. The drawing highlights classical architectural elements with precise linework, conveying elegance and order in its design.

Media Options

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Pat Clopper

  • Dimensions

    plate: 33.8 x 13.6 cm (13 5/16 x 5 3/8 in.)
    sheet: 38.3 x 27.3 cm (15 1/16 x 10 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1997.90.5


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Pat Clopper, Alexandria, VA; gift to NGA, 1997.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

upper left in plate: III; lower center in plate: P. Vinckeboons Inventor

Wikidata ID

Q75406501

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