Plan "della nuova Galleria" by Giovanni Battista Silvestri

Plan "della nuova Galleria" 1796 - 1873

drawing, print, architecture

architectural sketch

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

hand written

homemade paper

ink paper printed

parchment

print

sketch book

arch

golden font

watercolor

architecture

"Plan "della nuova Galleria"" is a pen and ink and wash drawing on paper by Italian architect Giovanni Battista Silvestri, dated 1796–1873. The drawing is a detailed plan for a new gallery, featuring multiple elevations and a floor plan. The architectural design, influenced by the Neoclassical style, showcases a refined and elegant aesthetic. It is currently held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This drawing provides valuable insight into Silvestri's architectural vision and the design principles prevalent during his lifetime.