Wall Monument with an Armillary Sphere [verso]

1571

German or Austrian 16th Century

Associated Names
This is a drawing of an ornate architectural facade. The sketch shows detailed curved and symmetrical lines, intricate scrolls, and decorative elements. The primary focus is on a stylized facade with elaborate Baroque influences in its rich ornamentation. Features include a spherical finial at the top, decorative flourishes, an ornate circular element, small windows or panels, and one filled in with dark shading. There is a sketched figure on the left side. The drawing showcases detailed classical architectural and decorative design typical of grand public buildings or opulent homes.

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Artwork overview

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This is an architectural sketch with ornate details. The drawing features a detailed section of an architectural design with elaborate ornamentation and mythical figures. The top part displays a decorative frieze with human figures and intricate vegetal motifs. Beneath this, an archway or doorway is adorned with carvings of human figures. There are columns and pilasters with sculpted human forms integrated into the design. The drawing includes a cartouche in the center with a date inscribed as 'ANNO D.O.M. 1571'. The style of the drawing suggests a focus on classical architectural elements typical of the period.

Palatial Mantelpiece with a Scene of Ancient Sacrifice [recto]

Austrian 16th Century, German 16th Century

1571


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Claude Kuhn, Basel); purchased 1998 by NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

center in pen and brown ink: .1.5.7.1.; lower center in pen and brown ink: Ano

Watermarks

Eagle [Briquet 274 (Innsbruck 1566-1571)]

Wikidata ID

Q64572008

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