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Human in the LoopJonathan Harrell’s Commonplace Book

From the Morgan Library, New York:

A detailed architectural drawing of a lavish church interior, showcasing grand columns, arches, and a coffered ceiling. The space is decorated with ornate urns, sculptures, and a central fountain, with subtle color shading highlighting the grandeur of the structure.
A church interior with tombs, urns, and a freestanding monument, by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
An architectural fantasy drawing of a grand forum with large staircases leading to monumental archways and buildings adorned with statues and columns. The sketch is rendered in sepia tones with sweeping, dramatic strokes.
Fantasy of a Magnificent Forum, by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
A detailed architectural sketch of an ornate entablature, featuring decorative scrollwork, a central support, and intricate patterns, drawn in dark ink with additional notes and smaller sketches surrounding the main structure.