Le rappresentazioni planimetriche di Villa Adriana tra XVI e XVIII secolo

A groundbreaking analysis of the earliest planimetric representations of Villa Adriana (Tivoli), spanning from the 16th to 18th centuries, reveals unprecedented insights into the architectural and decorative innovations of Emperor Hadrian’s imperial estate. This study identifies novel findings from the works of key figures such as Pirro Ligorio, Francesco Contini, Giovanni Battista Piranesi, Jacques Gondoin, and Francesco Piranesi, offering new indicators for archaeological and historical-architectural research. By rigorously comparing these historical depictions with current evidence, the research provides a fresh perspective on the evolution of scholarly interpretations over two centuries, enriching our understanding of this monumental site.

Cinque, G. E. (2017). Le rappresentazioni planimetriche di Villa Adriana tra XVI e XVIII secolo. https://doi.org/10.4000/books.efr.33075