Design for a Façade 1710 - 1727

"Design for a Façade" is an architectural drawing created by Italian artist Pietro Paolo Coccetti between 1710 and 1727. The drawing, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts the facade of a classical building. The design features a symmetrical arrangement of windows, a central arched doorway, and a balcony above. The drawing is executed in pen and ink, with gray washes used to indicate shadows. This drawing, a quintessential example of architectural design, showcases Coccetti's mastery of classical architectural principles.