Artwork
Wooden Falsework Supporting a Vault
Wooden Falsework Supporting a Vault is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Jacob Bos. It dates from 1561 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Wooden Falsework Supporting a Vault is an engraving created by Jacob Bos in 1561, depicting a detailed wooden scaffolding structure.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving shows a scaffolding forming an arch shape within a building, annotated with measurements and explanatory text, suggesting its use as a guide for construction workers, likely for a large architectural project such as a church.
Technique & Style
Executed in engraving, the work showcases Bos's ability to produce precise and detailed prints, characteristic of the technique, which involves carving designs onto metal plates.
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