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Anonymous, French, 16th century

St. Peter's, Corinthian capital, elevation; base, elevation; volute, end elevation, profile, and view from below (recto) St. Peter's, Corinthian capital, acanthus leaf details and profiles of two cornice mouldings (verso)

early to mid-16th century
Dark brown ink, black chalk, and incised lines
34.3 × 59 cm (13.5 × 23.2 in)

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