Portone del Palazzo di Carbogniani 1710 - 1727

Pietro Paolo Coccetti made this pen and watercolor drawing of the "Portone del Palazzo di Carbognani". The drawing demonstrates a concern for the monumental architecture of its time. The image creates meaning through visual codes that reference ancient Rome. Architectural drawings such as this served as both technical documents and artistic statements; they spoke to the social conditions that valued order, symmetry, and classical ideals. It was made in Italy, probably during the 1700s, a time of great social change and artistic innovation. The Catholic church's impact on cultural and social structures was beginning to wane. The study of architectural drawings like this one demands attention to both aesthetic and historical considerations, and this can be aided through the analysis of municipal archives, personal letters and institutional records. Ultimately, art is contingent on the social and institutional contexts in which it is made and interpreted.