Facade (for Stage Setting) 1500 - 1600

This anonymous pen and wash drawing, titled *Facade (for Stage Setting)*, depicts a section of a grand classical building with multiple levels and columns. The detail focuses on the architectural elements, hinting at a stage setting. The composition appears to be a perspective drawing, offering a glimpse into the structure's depth. The use of light washes contributes to the sense of volume and realism, typical of the 16th-century architectural design. This drawing, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides insight into the architectural practices and stage design of the Renaissance period.