Artwork

Architectural Plan (verso)

Architectural Plan (verso), by Luzio Romano, 1504
Architectural Plan (verso), by Luzio Romano, 1504

Architectural Plan (verso) is a drawing by the Renaissance artist Luzio Romano. It dates from 1504 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Architectural Plan (verso) is a drawing by Luzio Romano, created circa 1504. It is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Technique & Style

The drawing is on a light-colored sheet of paper, bearing faint smudges and dark spots. A round stamp and handwritten note are visible in the bottom right corner, indicating its provenance.

History & Provenance

As the verso of another drawing, Architectural Plan (verso) is not the primary work. The stamp on the sheet signifies its ownership by a museum, later confirmed to be The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artist & collection

Artist

Luzio Romano

Luzio Luzi (sometimes Luzzi or Luci), also known as Luzio Luzi da Todi and Luzio Romano (died late 16th century), was an Italian painter, stuccoist, and draftsman of the High Renaissance era favoring the Mannerist style.

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