Elevation for an altarpiece frame with Corinthian columns

People:

Unknown, Italy, late 15th century (draughtsman)

Title:

Elevation for an altarpiece frame with Corinthian columns

Date:

late 15th century

Description:

- This elevation is for a three-tiered altarpiece which is composed of Corinthian columns with decorated shafts surmounted by an entablature. Inscriptions above the three arched openings on each of the two lower tiers indicate that they are intended to hold images of Saint Bernando, Saint John the Baptist, Saint Joseph, Saint Peter, Saint George, and the Madonna. The top rectangular panel flanked by two volutes was reserved for an image of God, also indicated by an inscription.

Form:
drawings

Quantity / Object type:
1 drawing(s)

Stage and Purpose:

presentation drawing (proposal)

Technique and media:

Pen, brown ink and brown wash on laid paper

Dimensions:

sheet: 56.4 x 38.4 cm (22 3/16 x 15 1/8 in.)

Reference number:

DR1964:0015

Drawing Type:

line drawing

Method of Projection:

elevation (drawing)

Point of View:

general view

Physical characteristics and technical requirements:

- There are old irregular folds throughout the sheet.

Inscription:

inscribed - by an unknown contemporary hand, in pen and brown ink, t.: "dio padre"; c.l.: "santo zozio"; c.: "santo pietro in..."; c.r.: "santo bernardo"; l.r.: "santo giovani"; l.c.: "la madonna con..."; and l.l.: "santo iosefo"

Subject:

architecture

Subject Descriptive Terms:

columns (architectural elements)
Corinthian order
volutes
altarpiece
architectural frame

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

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