Della Magnificenza ed Archittetura; Osservazioni; E Parere su l'Architettura
Piranesi, Giovanni Battista · Italian
published 1761
- Medium
- 3 works bound in 1 vol: etchings
- Classification
- Volume
- Period
- 1751 to 1775
- Image size
- 3168 × 4842px
Description
The image depicts architectural diagrams and cross-sections of wooden structures. The drawing displays detailed illustrations and cross-sections of roof construction, including various aspects, sections, and elements. Technical information about structural components like beams, columns, and trusses are provided through labels and measurements. The sections are neatly organized within boxes, potentially representing different perspectives or construction stages. The style is technical and precise, typical for architectural drawings used for educational or construction purposes.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).