Tomb of Annia Regilla, plan (recto) Arch of the Argentarii, ornamental details, elevation (verso) 1500 - 1560

This anonymous 16th-century drawing is a plan of the Tomb of Annia Regilla, an elaborate Roman mausoleum, and an elevation of decorative details from the Arch of the Argentarii, a Roman triumphal arch. The drawing includes detailed measurements and annotations in Italian, likely by the artist. It exemplifies the interest in Roman antiquity during the Renaissance, as artists sought to understand and recreate the grandeur of the classical world. The drawing, held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into architectural and decorative elements of ancient Rome, providing valuable insights for scholars and historians alike.