Sant'Apollonia, portal, elevation (recto) Sant'Apollonia, portal, plan (verso) 1500 - 1560

This anonymous architectural drawing from the 16th century depicts a plan and elevation of the portal for the church of Sant’Apollonia in Florence. The drawing is an example of architectural design, a genre that flourished in Renaissance Italy. The drawing itself is a pen-and-ink drawing on paper. This detailed design drawing is a testament to the planning and precision that went into the construction of Renaissance buildings, demonstrating the complexity and beauty of architectural design in the Italian Renaissance.