Plan of large room with three niches 1700 - 1800

This anonymous architectural drawing from the 18th century, titled "Plan of large room with three niches," provides a glimpse into the design process of a room with three alcoves. The drawing, which is now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, meticulously outlines the dimensions of the space and uses numerical annotations to indicate the precise measurements of the room. This simple yet detailed drawing is a testament to the meticulous planning that went into creating architectural spaces during this period.