Design for a Wall Monument 1485 - 1495

"Design for a Wall Monument" is a pen and wash drawing by Francesco di Giorgio Martini, a prominent Italian architect, engineer, and artist during the late 15th century. Created between 1485-1495, the drawing depicts a central figure, presumably a patron, flanked by two female figures, possibly allegorical representations, within a roundel. This design, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies the artistic versatility of Martini, reflecting the Renaissance era's interest in architectural and artistic synthesis.