Who created "Elevation and Section"?

Elevation and Section was created by Anonymous, Italian, 16th century in 16th century.

When was "Elevation and Section" created?

This artwork was created 16th century.

What medium is "Elevation and Section"?

Elevation and Section is Pen and brown ink, washed.

Is "Elevation and Section" in the public domain?

Yes, Elevation and Section is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Elevation and Section

Anonymous, Italian, 16th century

16th century

Medium

Pen and brown ink, washed

Dimensions

9-3/4 x 7 in. (24.8 x 17.8 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Cornelius Vanderbilt, 1880

Accession Number

80.3.616

Tags

BuildingsArchitecture

Art Historical Context

Step into the world of Renaissance architecture with *Elevation and Section*, an exquisite anonymous drawing from 16th-century Italy. Created with pen and brown ink enhanced by subtle washes, this intimate sheet (9-3/4 x 7 in.) presents a precise front elevation and cross-section of a building, likely a grand ecclesiastical or palatial structure. Such technical renderings were essential tools for architects and builders, bridging the gap between design conception and construction during Italy's architectural golden age. In the 16th century, Italy buzzed with innovation inspired by classical a...

Elevation and Section

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