Elevation of the surround for an altarpiece surmounted by scrollwork and an oculus

People:

Luca Danese (draughtsman)
Luca Danese (architect)

Title:

Elevation of the surround for an altarpiece surmounted by scrollwork and an oculus

Date:

ca. 1630-1640

Description:

- This design is very close to DR1981:0017:042 V, which shows alternative designs for an altarpiece, possibly for the same site.

Form:
drawings

Quantity / Object type:
1 drawing(s)

Stage and Purpose:

design development drawing

Technique and media:

Pen and brown ink with wash over black chalk underdrawing

Dimensions:

secondary support: 27.5 x 19.7 cm sheet: 24.9 x 19.1 cm

Reference number:

DR1981:0017:044 V

Drawing Type:

finished drawing

Method of Projection:

elevation (drawing)

Physical characteristics and technical requirements:

- This drawing is laid down on a secondary support which was formerly bound into an album as indicated by the guards, the number indicating pagination, and the discolouration at the l.r. corner where the page was turned.

Inscription:

numbered - on the secondary support, by a contemporary hand, in pen and brown ink, l.l.: "37"

Subject:

architecture

Subject Descriptive Terms:

oculus (opening)
altar
broken pediment

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

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