A Ceiling Decoration with Landscapes and Battles

Italienische Grafik 1579–1623, circa 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
Datazione
circa 1620
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
pen, brown ink, watercolor and black chalk on laid paper
Dimensioni
38,6 × 37,8 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

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