Basilica di S. Pietro in Vaticano (spine title) 1620 - 1684

This architectural plan of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome was created by Giovanni Battista Costaguti the Elder in 1620-1684. The print, held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, provides a detailed schematic of the basilica's layout, highlighting its vast scale and complex design. The plan includes numerous inscriptions and references to specific features, making it a valuable resource for understanding the basilica's construction and history. Costaguti's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the clear depiction of the basilica's various spaces, including the nave, transepts, and chapels, as well as its surrounding buildings. The plan exemplifies the rich tradition of architectural drawings that have long been used to document and communicate the intricacies of monumental structures.