Architectural perspective studies and a star-shaped figure
A raised structure, vaulted niches, cylinders and a box drawn in perspective
The transcription notes the sheet as devoid of writing, but it bears a scatter of faint perspective sketches. At upper left a raised platform or monument with corner finials sits on a stepped base, drawn in perspective; below and at centre are arched niches and vaults, while at right stand cylinders and a rectangular box constructed in perspective. A radiating, star-shaped figure with triangular points around an octagonal core appears at left, drawn but not transcribed.
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Raised structure and arched niches in perspective
A raised platform or monument with corner posts and finials is set on a stepped base at the upper left. Lower down, arched niches and barrel-vaulted openings are sketched, suggesting studies of a building or interior seen in perspective.
Perspective construction of cylinders and a box
At the right the artist blocks out two cylinders and an open rectangular box in perspective, with receding edges and a lightly ruled ground. The forms function as perspective exercises rather than a finished design.