Sketches of Tuscan Villas n.d.

This drawing, created by Italian Mannerist artist Bernardo Buontalenti, shows a detailed sketch of a Tuscan villa. Executed in pen and brown ink, it showcases the artist’s architectural expertise and the beauty of Italian Renaissance architecture. The villa features a symmetrical façade with a central entrance, multiple windows, and a roof with a distinctive dome. Buontalenti, a master of many disciplines including architecture, sculpture, and stage design, captured the details of the villa with precision, offering a glimpse into the grandeur of Tuscan villas.