Raffaello - inv 164 A r.

This red chalk drawing captures the curved inner elevation of the Pantheon, focusing on the rhythmic arrangement of Corinthian columns and pedimented niches. The sketch includes the attic level and a portion of the iconic coffered dome, illustrating the monumental scale and geometric precision of the Roman structure.

The Pantheon served as the ultimate model for Renaissance architects and thinkers who viewed its hemispherical dome as a terrestrial representation of the celestial sphere. Raphael’s study of this 'temple of all gods' reflects the Renaissance synthesis of classical geometry, Neoplatonic cosmology, and the recovery of ancient architectural wisdom.