Tempietto, San Pietro in Montorio, Rome

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Tempietto, San Pietro in Montorio, Rome

1502

Donato Bramante

A small commemorative tomb (martyrium) in the courtyard of San Pietro in Montorio. Built to mark the spot where S. Peter was martyred, it was commissioned by Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain.

The Tempietto is a perfect architectural gem by Bramante and it is considered a masterpiece of High Renaissance Italian architecture.

It resembles a small Roman circular temple, and only 4.5m in diameter internally, with a Doric peristyle surround.

Perfectly proportioned using the Golden Ratio, it has inspired countless architects through the ages.

Original drawing in Watercolour and Ink on Saunders Waterford Watercolour Paper 100% Cotton, 300gsm. 559 x 768mm (22” x 30”)

Please note that the prints are sold unframed and that the photgraphs on my site are for illustrative purposes only.

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