A Ceiling Decoration with Landscapes and Battles

Italienische Grafik 1579–1623, hacia 1620

This is a drawing of an ornate decorative ceiling design. It features a square-grid design with intricate embellishments, including arched shapes with figures, elaborative scrollwork, and relief patterns. The color palette consists of earthy tones with hints of delicate blues in the central square area. The symmetrical composition reveals classical elements with a focus on the center.
Artista
Italienische Grafik 1579–1623
Fecha
hacia 1620
Tipo
Dibujo
Técnica
pen, brown ink, watercolor and black chalk on laid paper
Medidas
38,6 × 37,8 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

This is a drawing of an ornate decorative ceiling design. It features a square-grid design with intricate embellishments, including arched shapes with figures, elaborative scrollwork, and relief patterns. The color palette consists of earthy tones with hints of delicate blues in the central square area. The symmetrical composition reveals classical elements with a focus on the center.

Italienische Grafik 1579–1623