Aerial Perspective Collection

Centralised church, and maritime engineering, Fol. 5v from Codex Ashburnham
XJF308751 Centralised church, and maritime engineering, Fol

Detail of a Centralised church, c. 1488 (pen & ink and wash over black chalk)
XJF308752 Detail of a Centralised church, c.1488 (pen & ink and wash over black chalk) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519); Institut de France, Paris, France; (add.info.: detail of 308751; ); Italian

The Flight Into Egypt (oil on copper)
745478 The Flight Into Egypt (oil on copper) by Spranger, Bartholomaeus (1546-1611); 19.1x23.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Flemish, out of copyright

Young woman holding a flower with an extensive landscape beyond (oil on panel)
700715 Young woman holding a flower with an extensive landscape beyond (oil on panel) by Carpi, Girolamo da (1501-56) (circle of); 30.8x19 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian

A View of the Gaut at Etawa, on the Banks of the River Jumna, pub. 1785-88. Creator
A View of the Gaut at Etawa, on the Banks of the River Jumna, Pl. 26. from Select Views in India, pub. 1785-88 (aquatint)

A garden in Turkey, pub. 1883. Creator: A. de Beaumont (19th century)
A garden in Turkey; from Ornements Turcs: Recueil du Paris: Dessins pour l Art et l Industrie; pub. 1883 (chromolithographgraph)

Italian Landscape, 1839. Creator: Joseph William Allen (1803-52)
Italian Landscape, 1839 (oil on canvas)

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"Aerial Perspective: Unveiling the Beauty from Above" From the intricate details of a centralised church to the marvels of maritime engineering, it offers us a breathtaking view of the world. As depicted in Fol. 5v from Codex Ashburnham, this artistic technique allows us to witness architectural wonders with an unparalleled grandeur. In c. 1488, through pen and ink and wash over black chalk, we are transported into a detailed portrayal of a centralised church. The artist's mastery captures not only the physical structure but also conveys depth and distance through aerial perspective. Moving beyond religious realms, "The Flight Into Egypt" takes us on an oil-on-copper journey where landscapes unfold before our eyes. A young woman holding a flower amidst an extensive landscape reminds us that nature's beauty is enhanced when seen from above. Dancing gracefully between art forms, "Two Dancers" captivates our imagination as they move across vast spaces seemingly suspended in air. This depiction showcases how they are transform movement into ethereal poetry. Venturing further eastward, William Hodges' "A View of the Mosque at Futtipoor Sicri" invites us to explore distant lands through his publishe1785-88 masterpiece. Similarly captivating is "A View of Gaut at Etawa, " which reveals the mesmerizing banks of River Jumna during this era. Sir John Barrow's work in Vol II South East Coast introduces us to the Cafre nation with its rich cultural heritage presented from above – reminding viewers that even human settlements take on new dimensions when observed aerially. Stepping into Turkey's enchanting gardens captured by A. De Beaumont in 1883 transports us into lush greenery surrounded by architectural splendor – showcasing how aerial perspective unveils hidden treasures within earthly paradises. Joseph William Allen's Italian Landscape (1839) demonstrates how this technique transcends time, allowing us to appreciate the timeless beauty of Italy's countryside.