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Anonymous, French, 16th century

Composite capital, plan, elevation, and details; frieze, detail (recto) Forum of Nerva, entablature and attic, profiles; portico, perspective, and cornice, profile (verso)

early to mid-16th century
Dark brown ink, black chalk, and incised lines
43 × 27.7 cm (16.9 × 10.9 in)

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