Wall Decoration 1500 - 1600

"Wall Decoration" is a 16th-century anonymous drawing of a decorative scheme for a wall, most likely for a palace or a grand house. The drawing features a central, ornate frame with an arched niche above, flanked by two statues. The artist uses fine lines to create a detailed plan for the decorative elements, including the scrolling foliage and the sculpted figures. This drawing is a testament to the refined taste and attention to detail in the decorative arts of Renaissance Italy. The drawing is held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY.