Design for a Lady's Tomb 16th century

This 16th-century anonymous drawing is a design for a lady's tomb, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The design depicts a multi-tiered structure with a kneeling figure of the deceased atop. Ornate decorative elements embellish the tomb, showcasing the artistic sensibilities of the era. The presence of a skull and other symbolic imagery within the design further reinforces the theme of mortality, a recurring motif in Renaissance art.