Cross-Section of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

1619

Jacques Callot

Associated Names
Jacques Callot

Artist, French, 1592 - 1635

This is a drawing of an architectural cross-section of a large, domed building. The drawing depicts structural elements of the building such as arches, pillars, and a large domed roof. The left side shows a semi-circular structure with a ribbed roof, supported by arches. The right side features a larger dome on arched supports and columns. Italian labels identify different parts of the structure. The drawing is detailed with precise lines and shading to show depth and dimensionality.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving on laid paper [restrike]

  • Credit Line

    Transferred from The Library of Congress

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 71 × 46.5 cm (27 15/16 × 18 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.50.168

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Lieure, no. 330, State (restrike)

  • Series Title

    Guide Book to Buildings in the Holy Land: pl.20

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1924

  • Lieure, J. Jacques Callot. 5 vols. Paris: Editions de la Gazette des Beaux Arts, 1924-1927. Reprint. 8 vols. New York: Collectors' Editions, 1969.

Wikidata ID

Q74873964

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