A street with buildings and arcades 1660 - 1680

This anonymous etching, created sometime between 1660 and 1680, depicts a grand architectural composition titled "A street with buildings and arcades." The drawing showcases a perspective view of a street lined with classical buildings featuring arches and columns, culminating in a monumental archway inscribed "Bramanti Archie Tecta Opvs." The detailed portrayal of the architectural elements speaks to the artist's knowledge of classical architecture and perspective, highlighting the beauty and grandeur of the city's urban fabric. This etching, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the architectural aspirations of 17th-century Rome.