Design for a Choir Screen with a Cardinal's Hat 16th century

This is a drawing of a choir screen, made with pen and brown ink on paper by an anonymous artist. The structure is presented head-on in the drawing, in a symmetrical and formal design. The detailed rendering emphasizes line and form, with careful attention to the screen's architectural elements, from its base to the elaborate decorations at the top, including what appears to be a Cardinal’s hat. We can see an overall symmetry, with vertical columns rising to support horizontal bands of decorative elements. The screen is divided into rectangular panels, with the upper portions featuring a lattice pattern that adds depth. The composition is framed by a faint, arched line, that suggests the architectural space within which this screen would reside. This gives a sense of the screen's intended scale and placement. The drawing's focus on structure and ornamentation invites us to consider the interplay between functionality and symbolism within religious spaces, where every element carries potential meaning.