The St. Johanns-Tor is one of those Basel buildings that stops you in your tracks once you know to look for it โ a raw, powerful medieval tower whose exposed rubble stonework speaks of an age before ornament, when the function of a gate was purely to hold and to endure.
This architectural line drawing does it full justice. The massive stone courses, the Romanesque archway, the crenellated battlements, the circular window set into the upper section, the plain roof, and the distinctive lantern bracket are all rendered with precision and care.
At poster scale the texture and detail of the stonework is remarkable. It belongs in a study, a home office, or any space that values architectural depth and the quiet authority of the medieval world.
An outstanding gift for architects, historians, Basel residents, Swiss expats, and anyone drawn to the city's less-visited but deeply rewarding heritage.
Make and Build:
โข Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
โข Paper weight: 189 g/mยฒ
โข Opacity: 94%
โข ISO brightness: 104%
โข Paper is sourced from Japan
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
The St. Johanns-Tor is one of those Basel buildings that stops you in your tracks once you know to look for it โ a raw, powerful medieval tower whose exposed rubble stonework speaks of an age before ornament, when the function of a gate was purely to hold and to endure.
This architectural line drawing does it full justice. The massive stone courses, the Romanesque archway, the crenellated battlements, the circular window set into the upper section, the plain roof, and the distinctive lantern bracket are all rendered with precision and care.
At poster scale the texture and detail of the stonework is remarkable. It belongs in a study, a home office, or any space that values architectural depth and the quiet authority of the medieval world.
An outstanding gift for architects, historians, Basel residents, Swiss expats, and anyone drawn to the city's less-visited but deeply rewarding heritage.
Make and Build:
โข Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
โข Paper weight: 189 g/mยฒ
โข Opacity: 94%
โข ISO brightness: 104%
โข Paper is sourced from Japan
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!