Plan of a Columbarium by Pietro Paolo Coccetti (Cocchetti)

Plan of a Columbarium 1710 - 1727

drawing, print, architecture

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

water colours

pastel soft colours

ink paper printed

print

nude colour palette

arch

warm-toned

watercolour illustration

soft colour palette

watercolor

architecture

This drawing by Pietro Paolo Coccetti (Cocchetti), titled "Plan of a Columbarium," depicts a detailed architectural plan for a columbarium, a structure designed to hold urns containing cremated remains. Created between 1710 and 1727, the drawing showcases the meticulous planning and design involved in such a structure. The plan utilizes a scale to measure the space, highlighting the precision required for the project. It is part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.