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Anonymous, French, 16th century

Porta Pia, elevation (recto) Porta Pia, window, elevation; section (verso)

early to mid-16th century
Dark brown ink, black chalk, and incised lines
55.8 × 41.8 cm (22 × 16.5 in)

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