S. Pietro in Montorio, Tempietto, section (recto) blank (verso) 1500 - 1560

This anonymous architectural drawing depicts the Tempietto, a small chapel designed by Donato Bramante and constructed between 1502 and 1510, located in Rome. The drawing, created between 1500 and 1560, is a detailed section of the structure, showcasing its elegant dome, the surrounding colonnade and the entrance arch. The drawing is a valuable document for studying Renaissance architectural principles, showcasing the clarity and balance favored in this period. The drawing is part of a larger collection of architectural drawings housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.