Arch of Constantine, Rome 1500 - 1571

This pen drawing by Italian artist Bartolomeo Neroni (Il Riccio) is a detailed architectural study of the Arch of Constantine in Rome. Dated between 1500-1571, the artwork showcases a meticulous representation of the arch's intricate details including the columns, arches, and reliefs. This drawing, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, highlights the architectural interest of Renaissance artists in Classical Roman structures and their desire to understand and depict them accurately.