Incomplete elevation for a triumphal arch for the possesso of Innocent XIII, Rome

People:

Pietro Bracci (draughtsman)
Pietro Bracci (architect)
Pope Innocent XIII (dedicatee)

Title:

Incomplete elevation for a triumphal arch for the possesso of Innocent XIII, Rome

Date:

1721

Description:

- This project is for a temporary construction or macchina in the form of a triumphal arch. An empty shield carrying papal regalia hangs in front of the cornice. The architecture and sculpture of the upper story were left incomplete and there is a cursory sketch plan at the l.r. The drawing includes some lightly sketched graphite changes.

Form:
drawings

Quantity / Object type:
1 drawing(s)

Stage and Purpose:

preliminary drawing
record drawing

Technique and media:

Pen and brown ink with grey wash, over black chalk

Dimensions:

sheet: 27.0 x 20.1 cm

Reference number:

DR1966:0001:003

Drawing Type:

finished drawing
sketch

Method of Projection:

elevation (drawing)
sketch plans (drawings)

Inscription:

numbered - by an unknown hand, in graphite, u.l.: "3"; and verso, l.r.: "3"

Subject:

temporary architecture

Credit line:
Collection Centre Canadien d'Architecture/
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montréal

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