Pilaster with Caryatid and Other Architectural Elements

Artist: Raphael
Artwork: Pilaster with Caryatid and Other Architectural Elements
Description: Raphael’s architectural studies were often complex and detailed. This drawing is a study for a pilaster, a type of column that is often used to decorate buildings. The pilaster is decorated with a caryatid, a female figure that is used to support a structure. The drawing is a study for a fresco, a type of painting that is done on wet plaster.
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