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Anonymous, French, 16th century

Unidentified , orthographic study, plans and section (recto) Rhomicuboctahedron, skeletal, perspective; elevation, perspective projection (verso)

early to mid-16th century
Dark brown ink, black chalk, and incised lines
57 × 52 cm (22.4 × 20.5 in)

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