Architectural Perspective for a Stage Set with a Bridge, Statues and a Fountain in the Background and Human Figures in the Foreground 1660 - 1710

This drawing by Italian artist Carlo Antonio Buffagnotti is an architectural perspective for a stage set. Created between 1660 and 1710, the artwork depicts a grand, illusionistic design with a bridge, statues, and a fountain in the background. In the foreground, human figures are shown, giving a sense of scale and adding a touch of realism to the fantastical setting. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City houses this intricate pen and ink drawing, a testament to the Italian Baroque era's fascination with architectural grandeur.