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This is a drawing of an architectural structure. The image depicts a detailed plan and elevation of a monumental building or a triumphal arch, characterized by ornamental sculptures and reliefs. The drawing is meticulously crafted with precise lines depicting the architectural design, including niches with statues, decorative panels, and arches. Two figures are placed at elevated positions, likely representing sculptures or statues. The structure features a central arch with a relief above it and the lower portion of the image shows what appears to be the floor plan, indicating the spatial arrangement and design elements, such as the placement of walls and columns. The entire image gives the impression of a carefully thought-out architectural masterpiece. The drawing showcases strong attention to symmetrical details and artistic embellishments typical of classical architecture.
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This is a drawing of an architectural structure. The image depicts a detailed plan and elevation of a monumental building or a triumphal arch, characterized by ornamental sculptures and reliefs. The drawing is meticulously crafted with precise lines depicting the architectural design, including niches with statues, decorative panels, and arches. Two figures are placed at elevated positions, likely representing sculptures or statues. The structure features a central arch with a relief above it and the lower portion of the image shows what appears to be the floor plan, indicating the spatial arrangement and design elements, such as the placement of walls and columns. The entire image gives the impression of a carefully thought-out architectural masterpiece. The drawing showcases strong attention to symmetrical details and artistic embellishments typical of classical architecture.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

An Imperial Tomb: Elevation and Ground Plan

Circle of Antonio da Sangallo

Date
c. 1530
Medium
pen and brown ink with wash over blind stylus on laid paper
Dimensions
sheet: 42.1 × 26.5 cm (16 9/16 × 10 7/16 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
2015.72.1
Credit line
William B. O'Neal Fund
Time span
1501 to 1550
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • architecture
Provenance

Giuseppe Vallardi (his number, V.128, in red chalk on the verso). (sale, Christie's, London, 6 July 1999, no. 7, as Antonio da Sangallo the Younger; unsold). (sale, Christie's, Paris, 27 November 2002, no. 22, as Antonio da Sangallo the Younger; unsold). (sale, Christie's, London, 12 December 2003, no. 305, as Antonio da Sangallo the Younger); to Jan Krugier; (sale, Sotheby's, New York, 28 January 2015, no. 8, as North Italian School; unsold); purchased by NGA, 2015.

Inscription

at center in pen and brown ink: CAESAR AUGUSTUS DIVI

NGA object ID 198383. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.