A Gothic Church Interior - Architectural drawing, public domain image
Summary
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.
Tags
Date
1490
Source
Rijksmuseum
Copyright info
Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication ("CCO 1.0 Dedication")