Figure 8. Scenic sketch by B. Peruzzi the vista appear in both of his later designs (La Calandria and I Bacchidi). The massive buildings stage-left vary but are also similar in their use of space in both designs, though the composition is transposed. His unfinished perspective (fig. 9)17 shows an interesting use of space where the upper stage bulges into the lower playing area in front of it. Both spaces are integrated by the irregular thrust of the upper stage jutting into the lower. This is amplified by the small temples right and left that resemble Bramante's Tempietto. They also localize the action in Rome as historical Roman buildings are sketched into the perspective, part of which has been cut away. COURTESY GABINETTO FOTOGRAFICO - SOPR. GALLERIE - FIRENZE Of the many designs by Peruzzi which have come down to us, including his own sketches and those by his students, about fifteen are scenographic in character. Figure 9. Unfinished perspective by B. Peruzzi THEATRE 38 DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY SUMMER 2007