Porta Pia, elevation (recto) Porta Pia, window, elevation; section (verso) 1500 - 1560

This architectural drawing, created sometime between 1500 and 1560 by an anonymous artist, depicts the Porta Pia in Rome. This drawing, now held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a detailed elevation of the gate, focusing on the classical design of the archway and its surrounding elements. The drawing showcases the intricate detail of the decorative elements, including a wreath of flowers and leaves, a sculpted head at the top of the arch, and the fluted columns flanking the archway. This drawing provides insight into the architectural style of the Renaissance and its influence on the design of important public structures like the Porta Pia.