Ideal City

The 'Ideal City' refers to three distinct yet visually akin cityscape paintings that remain a mystery of the Early Renaissance era. The trio of paintings, each housed in Urbino, Baltimore and Berlin respectively, notably share similar architectural perspectives despite potentially differing authors. The meticulous craftsmanship of each piece mirrors the keen attention to detail symptomatic of the Early Renaissance period. The paintings' curious elongated format has spurred debates regarding their original purpose. In 2012, a joint exhibition showcased the Urbino and Baltimore panels, while the delicate Berlin piece was represented via a replica.