Palazzo Mazzarini, Rome
1600
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a crumbling stone building with a curved roof and a small doorway. A person stands near the entrance, while a staircase winds up to a balcony above. The walls are rough, and the whole scene looks weathered, almost like ruins. The artist used light pencil strokes to show shadows and texture, giving it a rough, unfinished look. The name "Palazzo Mazzarini" is written at the top, hinting this was once a real place. Want to see more sketches like this? Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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