Arch of Septimius Severus, pilaster capital, elevation; impost and arch elevation; detail (recto) blank (verso)
early to mid-16th century
Medium
Dark brown ink, black chalk, and incised lines
Dimensions
sheet: 17 5/8 x 11 3/8 in. (44.7 x 28.9 cm)
Classification
Drawings|Ornament & Architecture
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Purchase, Rogers Fund, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, and Mark J. Millard Gift, 1968
Accession Number
68.769.32
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About this artwork
"Arch of Septimius Severus, pilaster capital, elevation; impost and arch elevation; detail (recto) blank (verso)" by Anonymous, French, 16th century (French) from early to mid-16th century represents an important work in drawings|ornament & architecture. Created in dark brown ink, black chalk, and incised lines, this work demonstrates technical skill and artistic vision. This drawing provides insight into artistic process. The artwork reflects aesthetic values of its time, offering insight into...