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Sketches of Windows and Pilasters of the Attic Storey of the Collegio di Propaganda Fide (verso)

Lievin Cruyl , 1665

Sketches of Windows and Pilasters of the Attic Storey of the Collegio di Propaganda Fide (verso), by Lievin Cruyl, 1665
Sketches of Windows and Pilasters of the Attic Storey of the Collegio di Propaganda Fide (verso), by Lievin Cruyl, 1665

Sketches of Windows and Pilasters of the Attic Storey of the Collegio di Propaganda Fide (verso) is a drawing by the Baroque artist Lievin Cruyl. It dates from 1665 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

A worn, yellowed drawing by Lievin Cruyl, dated 1665, is held at The Cleveland Museum of Art. The verso features faint pencil sketches.

Subject & Meaning

The sketches depict architectural elements, likely windows and pilasters from the Collegio di Propaganda Fide's attic storey. The drawings convey a sense of the building's design.

Technique & Style

The light, delicate lines and gentle curves suggest a rapid execution. The loose, expressive quality of the sketches is characteristic of the artist's hand.

History & Provenance

Created in 1665, the drawing has aged, with the paper showing stains and tears along the edges, adding to its historical significance.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Lievin Cruyl

Artist

Lievin Cruyl

Lievin Cruyl or Lieven Cruyl was a Flemish priest and a draughtsman and etcher of landscapes, seascapes, and architectural views.

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