Sarcophagus 1500 - 1600

This anonymous drawing, dated between 1500 and 1600, is a design for a sarcophagus, a type of stone coffin, with a central frame surrounded by angels, cherubs, and decorative elements. The composition is characterized by its symmetry and the use of line to create a sense of depth and movement. The delicate lines of the drawing, typical of Renaissance style, suggest the artist was working on a detailed design that would later be translated into three dimensions in a stone sarcophagus. The drawing is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.