Color: #bdb76b
Drawing, Design for a reliquary, 1675–1700
An angel, standing on a base, carries in his raised hands a capital, upon which an escutcheon stands. It is crowned by a cross and surrounded by flower sprays as shown in the left side.
Drawing, Design for Jardinière, 16th century
Obverse: the lions are shown in profile, facing each other. They clutch the balls with their fore paws, turned backward. Reverse, at right, the upper part of a molded frame, the central part of which…
Drawing, Design for a Gilt Bronze Ornament, 1680–1700
A design for a stand with dado supported with acanthus leaves. Primarily the left portion of the design is shown while the right side is described lightly in graphite. A volute pediment is supported by…
Drawing (Italy)
The drawing depicts an ornamental architectural design featuring intricate scrolls and curved shapes. The design is rendered in brown ink with shading to emphasize its three-dimensional form. It appears to be a decorative element, possibly…
Drawing (Italy)
The drawing depicts an ornate, symmetrical decorative design with flowing, curved shapes resembling stylized foliage or scrollwork. It is rendered in brown ink with shading to emphasize its three-dimensional form. The artwork is signed at…
Drawing, One of a set of designs for a title page and decoration of a horizontal panel, 1675–1700
The panel has an elaborated frame, the outermost borderline of which is framing the drawing.
Drawing (Italy)
The drawing depicts two winged figures standing closely together on a pedestal. One figure holds a cross, while the other holds a long staff or spear. The sketch is rendered with loose, fluid lines and…
Drawing, Catafalque of the Bolgonese Artist Elisabetta Sirani (1638-1665), 1665
Artist working on canvas in a pavilion with a high dado, which is decorated with escutcheons with winged skulls. A pair of mermen holding candles flank the flight of stairs.
Drawing (Italy)
The drawing depicts an ornate shield or cartouche adorned with a crown at the top, flanked by elaborate foliage and scrollwork. Below the shield, two cherubs or putti are holding a large blank scroll. The…
Drawing, Design for a Ewer, ca. 1715
Shown in profile; the handle is at right. It consists of baluster forms and masks. A satyr with fishtail legs is below the spout. The body divided in three sections. Drapery festoons are in the…