Palazzo Massimo alle Colonne, fireplace, details; Unknown, cornice, profile (recto) Palazzo Massimo alle Colonne, door and window, details (verso) 1500 - 1560

drawing, print, architecture

architectural sketch

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

print

sketch book

etching

tea stained

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

arch

sketchbook art

watercolor

architecture

This anonymous drawing from the 16th century details architectural elements of the Palazzo Massimo alle Colonne in Rome. The piece is a study of architectural details including a cornice, a fireplace, doors and windows, which were all common elements in Renaissance buildings, showcasing the architectural design of the period. The meticulous attention to detail and the inclusion of measurements suggest that this drawing was intended as a working plan for a specific project, reflecting the practical application of art in Renaissance Italy.