Pedimented Doorway

c. 1594

Wendel Dietterlin (author) and anonymous etcher

Associated Names
Wendel Dietterlin

Artist, German, 1550 or 1551 - 1599

This is a drawing of an ornate architectural doorframe featuring elaborate stone masonry and detailed carvings. The image depicts a detailed doorframe with classical architectural elements such as columns, entablatures, and decorative urns. The frame is adorned with intricate patterns of lines and textures giving it a three-dimensional appearance. The top of the door features a pediment with a central ornament, while the columns on either side are fluted and rest upon plinths with crisscross designs. The emphasis is on symmetry and geometric shapes, showcasing a balance between structural elements and decorative embellishments.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching with engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Pat Clopper

  • Dimensions

    plate: 25.3 x 18.6 cm (9 15/16 x 7 5/16 in.)
    sheet: 34.7 x 25.7 cm (13 11/16 x 10 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1997.90.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q75406538

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