A Palatial Garden with Circular Terraces

Sanquirico employed a meticulous process: an initial graphite sketch establishes proportion and perspective, followed by a squared grid to ensure accuracy. Pen and ink define the structural elements, while a subtle gray wash adds tonal depth, creating a balanced interplay of line and shading characteristic of early‑19th‑century architectural drawing.

Created circa 1810, the drawing belongs to Sanquirico’s body of work documenting theatrical and architectural projects. Its provenance traces through private collections of European decorative arts before entering a museum holding specializing in historic design drawings.