Palazzo Farnese, plan, garden extension (recto) blank (verso) 1500 - 1560

This anonymous architectural drawing from the 16th century depicts the plan of the Palazzo Farnese, a grand Renaissance palace in Rome, and its surrounding gardens. The drawing, executed in pen and ink, shows the symmetrical layout of the palace, with its central courtyard and surrounding rooms, as well as the extension of the gardens beyond the building's walls. This plan would have been used by the architects and builders to guide the construction of the palace and its gardens. The Palazzo Farnese was a significant work of Renaissance architecture, known for its innovative use of space and its harmonious proportions.