Villa Madama a Rome

in or before 1809

Charles Percier and Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine

Associated Names
Charles Percier

Artist, French, 1764 - 1838

Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine

Artist, French, 1762 - 1853

This is a drawing of the floor plan of Villa Madama in Rome. The image features architectural plans at the center surrounded by decorative borders. The borders include cherubs, classical motifs, heraldic symbols, and a coat of arms held by two winged putti at the top. An inscription reads "VILLA MADAMA A ROME VII CAHIER." The drawing emphasizes symmetry and ornate design elements, showcasing architectural precision and decorative artistry.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and gray ink with brown wash over graphite on cream wove paper; laid down on mount

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 42.2 x 26.2 cm (16 5/8 x 10 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1990.12.1

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1973

  • Lefevre, R. Villa Madama. Rome, 1973: n.p.

Inscriptions

lower left in black ink: Dessine par Percier et Fontaine.; in cartouche, upper center: MAXIMUS.CLEMENS.VII PONTIFEX: in pediment, upper center: VILLA MADAMA / A ROME / V II CAHIER; in pediment, lower center: JULIUS.MEDICEUS / S.R.E.CARDINALIS.D; by unknown hand on mount, lower center in graphite: 51

Markings

WM: J. Whatman (on mount)

Wikidata ID

Q64538829

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