S. Andrea via Flaminia, elevation (recto) blank (verso) 1500 - 1560

This is an anonymous architectural drawing of S. Andrea via Flaminia. The drawing, an elevation, is done in ink on paper. Consider that the making of architectural drawings has historically been a male-dominated field; this begs the question, what are the implications of anonymity in this context? This absence of a known author invites us to reflect on labor, skill, and perhaps erasure within the art historical record. It is a reminder of the countless contributions, particularly by women and marginalized groups, that have been historically overlooked. Look closely at the lines of the dome and consider the detailed elements of the facade; the drawing stands as a testament to the rigorous training required to produce such precise and skilled architectural renderings. Who was this person behind the drawing board, and what stories remain untold in the silence of their anonymity?