A Ceiling Decoration with Landscapes and Battles

Italienische Grafik 1579–1623, ca. 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.
Kunstenaar
Italienische Grafik 1579–1623
Datering
ca. 1620
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
pen, brown ink, watercolor and black chalk on laid paper
Afmetingen
38,6 × 37,8 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

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