Pantheon, entablature and column pilaster capital, projection; rosette, details; capital profile; base, profile; pilaster, plan (recto) Pantheon, rectangular niche, perspective (verso) 1500 - 1560

This anonymous architectural drawing from the 16th century depicts detailed plans and elevations of the Pantheon in Rome. The sheet is filled with meticulously measured drawings of the building's entablature, column pilaster capital, rosette, base, and rectangular niche. The artist's attention to detail and precise measurements demonstrate the importance of architectural studies during the Renaissance, where the revival of classical architecture was a major trend. This drawing would have been a valuable tool for architects and artists seeking to understand and replicate the architectural genius of the ancient world. The drawing is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.