Three Views and a Plan of a Triangular Parish Church

c. 1750

Pierre Varin

Associated Names
Pierre Varin

Artist, French, active 1736 - 1753

This is a drawing of architectural elements and design plans of a church. The image features multiple detailed architectural sketches, including an interior perspective, cross-section view, elevation, and floor plan of a grand church or cathedral. The drawing on the upper left shows an opulent interior with high ceilings, intricate frescoes, and large windows. Below this is a cross-sectional view of a dome, revealing structural details. The lower right of the image features an elevation sketch of the church exterior, showcasing a baroque facade with a central dome flanked by towers. The upper right includes a floor plan, detailing the layout and arrangement of the building's interior spaces. The detailed line work and annotations suggest a draft or study intended for architectural study or instruction.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black and gray ink with gray, pink, and blue washes on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 24 x 26.2 cm (9 7/16 x 10 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1992.98.2


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

F. A. Bernett, Inc., Larchmont, NY; purchase by NGA, 1992

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in gray ink: PVAriN fecit; lower center in graphite ink: PVAriN fecit; upper left in gray ink: PVAriN fecit; various notations overall

Wikidata ID

Q64619634

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