Unexecuted Design for the Façade of the Church of Santa Maria in Araceli in the city of Vicenza 1608

This pen and ink drawing by Giacomo Monticolo of Vicenza is an unexecuted design for the façade of the Church of Santa Maria in Araceli in Vicenza, Italy. Dated September 1608, the drawing illustrates a grand, symmetrical structure with a central dome flanked by two smaller domes, reflecting the architectural trends of the early Baroque period. The detail of the facade's architectural elements, including the columns, pilasters, and windows, demonstrates Monticolo's skill as an architect and draftsman, while the overall grandeur of the design speaks to his vision for a monumental church building. This drawing is currently in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.