Villa Madama a Rome
1809
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1809
graphite
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing shows a floor plan of a grand house called Villa Madama. At the top and bottom, there are fancy decorative frames with cherubs, coats of arms, and swirling designs. The middle part is a simple black-and-white layout of rooms, gardens, and staircases. The name "Villa Madama" is written at the top, hinting this was a real estate plan for a wealthy home. The detailed borders look like they were meant to impress—maybe for someone important. If you like this kind of drawing, check out the National Gallery of Art, Washington to see it in person.
![Floor Plan [verso]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/77b62087740b42b9/thumb.webp)
