Palazzo Spada (Capodiferro), right half, elevation; details profiles (recto) Wall, interior, elevation; ceiling, interior, plan (verso) 1500 - 1560
anonymous
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print, architecture
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architectural sketch
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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ink paper printed
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parchment
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etching
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tea stained
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personal sketchbook
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arch
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pen work
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watercolor
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architecture
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building
This anonymous architectural drawing from 1500 to 1560 depicts the Palazzo Spada, a notable Renaissance building in Rome, Italy. The drawing is meticulously detailed, showing the facade's elevation, windows, and decorative elements, like statues and a cornice, with measurements and annotations. This type of technical drawing was crucial for architects and builders to accurately represent and execute complex architectural projects during this period. It is an example of the importance of architectural drawings in the evolution of Renaissance architecture and design.
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