This is a drawing of architectural elements and a figure sketch. The drawing features three distinct sections. On the left side, there is a sketch of a classical architectural element resembling a frieze or wall relief with three human figures standing between columns. In the center, there is a cylindrical structure that appears to be a pedestal or part of a column, adorned with decorative elements and labeled with numerical annotations. To the right, there is a loosely sketched figure wearing a helmet, possibly of a classical warrior or soldier, rendered in profile and holding a small object. The drawing is executed with fine, precise lines typical of a study or preliminary work, likely for a larger architectural or artistic project.
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This is a drawing of architectural elements and a figure sketch. The drawing features three distinct sections. On the left side, there is a sketch of a classical architectural element resembling a frieze or wall relief with three human figures standing between columns. In the center, there is a cylindrical structure that appears to be a pedestal or part of a column, adorned with decorative elements and labeled with numerical annotations. To the right, there is a loosely sketched figure wearing a helmet, possibly of a classical warrior or soldier, rendered in profile and holding a small object. The drawing is executed with fine, precise lines typical of a study or preliminary work, likely for a larger architectural or artistic project.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

Architectural Details and a Soldier [verso]

Raphael

Medium
pen and brown ink on laid paper
Dimensions
overall: 21.9 x 27.4 cm (8 5/8 x 10 13/16 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
1993.51.3.b
Credit line
Woodner Collection
Time span
1401 to 1500
Department
CG-E

Subjects and terms

  • detail and ornament
  • architecture
  • Renaissance
  • Marchigian
Provenance

Unidentified collection (armorial blindstamp similar in format to Lugt 2736a, but with different field); Sir Peter Lely [1618-1680] (Lugt 2092), London; presumably William Cavendish, 2nd Duke of Devonshire [1672-1729] (Lugt 718); by descent, Chatsworth (inv. no. 657) (sale, London, Christie's 6 July 1987, lot 10); (P. & D. Colnaghi, London, 1987); purchased by Ian Woodner, New York; by inheritance to his daughters, Andrea and Dian Woodner, New York, 1990; gift to NGA, 1993.

Inscription

lower right in red chalk: disegno fate a Roma; lower center in red chalk: D-1-; lower right in brown ink: Perino 2 8; other numerical notations overall; verso, numerical notations overall

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