Palazzo Pontifici, Sala Regia, coffer panels, reflected ceiling plan (recto) blank (verso) by Anonymous

Palazzo Pontifici, Sala Regia, coffer panels, reflected ceiling plan (recto) blank (verso) 1500 - 1560

drawing, print

drawing

natural stone pattern

rippled sketch texture

aged paper

toned paper

ink paper printed

print

paper texture

tea stained

carved into stone

wooden texture

watercolor

This anonymous drawing from the 16th century is a reflected ceiling plan for the Sala Regia in the Vatican Palace. The intricate design features an octagonal central panel surrounded by a network of intersecting arches, ovals, and squares, all adorned with delicate linear details. This drawing reflects the complex geometric and decorative elements of the Italian Renaissance style, highlighting the importance of architectural design and symmetry in the period.