Drawing for Buontalenti's Model for the Facade of S. Maria del Fiore of Florence by Cigoli (Ludovico Cardi)

Drawing for Buontalenti's Model for the Facade of S. Maria del Fiore of Florence 1589

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Cigoli's "Drawing for Buontalenti's Model for the Facade of S. Maria del Fiore of Florence" (1589) is a detailed architectural drawing depicting the facade of the Florence Cathedral. This pen and wash drawing displays the elaborate design, which includes columns, statues, and decorative elements. It's an architectural study in the style of Mannerism, a late Renaissance style, and exemplifies Cigoli's talent as a draftsman and architect. The drawing is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.