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unidentified 18th C Italian architect (? Antonio Adami or Antonio Visentini), Tivoli, Temple of the Tiburtine Sibyl. SM 44/8/9. ©Sir John Soane's Museum, London. Photo Ardon Bar-Hama
Reference number
SM 44/8/9
Purpose
Buildings in Padua, Rome and Vicenza
Aspect
[11] Wall plan and elevation of Tempio della Dea / Vestale
Scale
to two scales including Scala di palmi Romani
Inscribed
as above
Medium and dimensions
Pen and sepia wash, shaded, within double ruled border on laid paper (495 x 380)
Hand
Italian draughtsman
Notes
The pedimental front as four attached iconic columns and a pedimented door with a circular window over it. The entablature as a pulvinated frieze and the small volutes of the capital are angular, that is, they project diagonally. This 'Temple of Vesta' has not been identified.
Level
Drawing
Digitisation of the Drawings Collection has been made possible through the generosity of the Leon Levy Foundation
If you have any further information about this object, please contact us: drawings@soane.org.uk