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Studies for the Façade of Santa Cristina [recto]

Studies for the Façade of Santa Cristina [recto], by Filippo Juvarra, chalk, 1715
Studies for the Façade of Santa Cristina [recto], by Filippo Juvarra, chalk, 1715

Studies for the Façade of Santa Cristina [recto] is a chalk drawing by the Baroque artist Filippo Juvarra. It dates from 1715 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

This drawing is a work by Filippo Juvarra, created around 1715. It is executed in pen and brown ink over black chalk on laid paper.

Technique & Style

The drawing showcases Juvarra's use of layered media, with pen and brown ink applied over an initial black chalk sketch on laid paper.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.