Design of the Side Elevation for the Casino of the Villa Patritj [Patritii] at Porta Pia by Pietro Paolo Coccetti (Cocchetti)

Design of the Side Elevation for the Casino of the Villa Patritj [Patritii] at Porta Pia 1710 - 1727

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This architectural drawing, titled "Design of the Side Elevation for the Casino of the Villa Patritij [Patritii] at Porta Pia," was created by Pietro Paolo Coccetti between 1710 and 1727. The drawing depicts a detailed plan for the side elevation of the Casino, emphasizing the symmetry and classical proportions of the structure. With its emphasis on line and form, this drawing exemplifies the architectural drawings of the Baroque era, and it's an excellent example of the architectural design of the period. The drawing is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.