DISCOVERART

Anonymous, Italian, 16th century

Design for a Bookcase with Writing Desk

ca. 1550–70
Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash, over leadpoint
22.2 × 31.8 cm (8.7 × 12.5 in)

SEE IT IN PERSON

Not currently on view

In the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York · as of July 2026

View at metmuseum.org ↗Plan a visit ↗

Discussion

Be the first to share your thoughts.

Sign in to join the discussion.

Community guidelines

More by Anonymous, Italian, 16th century

Bust of a Man, His Gaze Directed Toward the SpectatorBust of a Man, His Gaze Directed Toward the SpectatorLandscape with a town in the background at the right, a winding road in the foregroundLandscape with a town in the background at the right, a windBattle SceneBattle SceneDescent From the CrossDescent From the CrossProject for Decoration (Stage Setting)Project for Decoration (Stage Setting)EntombmentEntombmentMadonna and Child Among the CloudsMadonna and Child Among the CloudsMucius Scaevola Burning off his Hand before PorcennaMucius Scaevola Burning off his Hand before Porcenna

More like this

Palazzo Spada (Capodiferro), right half, elevation; details profiles (recto) Wall, interior, elevation; ceiling, interior, plan (verso)Anonymous, French, 16th century — Palazzo Spada (CapodiferroSanta Maria Maggiore, Sforza Chapel, elevation (recto) Unknown, entablature, partial cornice, and column or pilaster base profile (verso)Anonymous, French, 16th century — Santa Maria Maggiore, SforDesign for an Altar Surmounted by a Crucifix in Four Different ViewsVincenzo de' Rossi|Anonymous, Italian, Florentine, 16th centProject for a Church FacadeAnonymous, Italian, 17th century — Project for a Church FacaPerspective Design for a CeilingAnonymous, Italian, Bolognese 18th century artist — PerspectDesign for a Wall Elevation with Garlands and a Landcape SceneAnonymous, Italian, 17th century — Design for a Wall ElevatiPantheon, vestibule, perspective; panel moulding, profiles (recto) Pantheon, rectangular niche, plan; half round niche, plan (verso)Anonymous, French, 16th century — Pantheon, vestibule, perspDesign for a monumentAnonymous, French, 18th century — Design for a monumentDesign for a doorway for a chapelAnonymous, British, 17th century — Design for a doorway for Study for a VaultAnonymous, Italian, 17th century — Study for a VaultDesign for an AltarAnonymous, Italian, Bolognese 18th century artist — Design fCourt Cupboard (recto); Half-page of rectangles, numbered and lettered (verso)Anonymous, French, 16th century — Court Cupboard (recto); Ha