Design of a Room of the Infante Don Carlo, King of Naples 1737

This drawing, made in 1737 by an anonymous artist, depicts a room designed for Don Carlo, King of Naples, using ink and watercolor. The room is presented in linear perspective, its architectural structure sharply defined by vertical columns and horizontal moldings. The color palette is restrained, dominated by pink, yellow, and white hues which create a sense of formal elegance. The walls are adorned with evenly spaced oval portraits which break up the large planes of color. Note the precise rendering of the room's components, including the ornate doorway and the detailed floor grid. Consider how the artist manipulates space and form to suggest the room's proportions. The perspective lines converge to create an illusion of depth. This is not just a depiction of a room, it’s an exploration of space, power and representation. Observe the way this work engages with the tradition of architectural drawings, presenting an interior space as both a visual spectacle and a symbol of royal authority.