Accession Number1958/1.64
TitleElevation of a Small Domed Church
Artist(s)Giuseppe BarberiObject Creation Date1777-1784Medium & Supportpen and brown ink with ink washDimensions 10 7/16 in. x 6 11/16 in. ( 26.5 cm x 17 cm )
Subject matterGiuseppe Barberi was trained as a silversmith but also created civic plans, including domestic and church architecture.
Physical DescriptionThe sketch for a church is presented with the view towards the door. The church has a portico entrance with columns and and pediment. Above that his a high glazed drum supporting the dome. Atop the dome is a lantern and cross. At the ends of the entableture are sculptures of standing figures. The sides of the stucture appear to be quite shallow, suggesting that the church is a short-armed Greek cross or even round in plan.
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Keywords
agricultural buildings
churches (buildings)
studies (rooms)