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Anonymous, French, 16th century

St Peter's, cornice, exterior, profile (recto) Unidentified, moulding, elevation; Unidentified structure, plan (verso)

early to mid-16th century
Dark brown ink, black chalk, and incised lines
43 × 24.5 cm (16.9 × 9.6 in)

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