Grafmonument voor paus Sixtus V 1576 - 1618

This 16th century engraving by Giovanni Maggi depicts a monumental design for a mausoleum for Pope Sixtus V. The design, featuring a domed structure with a tiered base, incorporates classical architectural elements like columns and arches. The engraving's intricate details highlight the artist's mastery of architectural design, emphasizing the monument's grandeur and symbolic significance. It was likely created for an audience of art patrons and scholars interested in the evolving styles of Renaissance architecture and their application in commemorative monuments.