🏺In Raphael's letter to Leo X (1519) he despairs on the degradation of #Roman antiquities through their use as quarries.

📐 Raphael, also an architect, made a detailed survey plan.

🎬 Learn more in RAPHAEL: A PORTRAIT, https://ideasroadshow.com/raphael/

🗃️ #arthistory #architecture #archaeology #FindsFriday