A Gothic Church Interior - Architectural drawing, public domain image

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A Gothic Church Interior - Architectural drawing, public domain image

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Although the printmaker was unfamiliar with geometrical perspective, he nevertheless succeeded in creating a convincing illusion of space. Here he tried out all kinds of tactics: an asymmetrical vantage point from a diagonally placed threshold, receding colonnades, and the effect of the cast shadows. The sheet could thus serve as a model for painters, sculptors, and cabinetmakers.

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1490
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Rijksmuseum
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Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication ("CCO 1.0 Dedication")

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