Elevation for a decorative programme, probably for a chapel

People:

Unknown, Italy, 17th century (draughtsman)

Title:

Elevation for a decorative programme, probably for a chapel

Date:

17th century

Description:

- This unfinished elevation is for a decorative programme, probably for a chapel composed of arched and pedimented altars and niches which are surmounted by an entablature supported by columns. Decorative elements include marble panels, swags, curtains, ornamental urns and candlesticks. Wash has been loosely applied to the right side of the drawing, while the left remains unfinished with a partially drawn altar and niche.

Form:
drawings

Quantity / Object type:
1 drawing(s)

Stage and Purpose:

design development drawing

Technique and media:

Pen, brown ink and blue wash over graphite (or possibly black chalk) on laid paper

Dimensions:

sheet: 29.2 x 43.4 cm (11 1/2 x 17 1/16 in.)

Reference number:

DR1964:0016:001

Drawing Type:

line drawing
freehand drawing

Method of Projection:

elevation (drawing)

Point of View:

interior view

Physical characteristics and technical requirements:

- There is an old vertical fold at the c. of the sheet.

Inscription:

inscribed - in an unknown contemporary hand, in pen and brown ink, u.r.: with illegible incriptions; c.r.: "credo mumrom [?] / deu patre omnip / rentem [?]"; l.r.: "S. Petrus"; and l.c.: "arme" inscribed and numbered - by an unknown hand, in graphite, verso, l.r.: "T [?] 26629 / #7" [inventory number ?]

Subject:

interior design

Subject Descriptive Terms:

wall
altars
columns (architectural elements)
arches
entablature
pediments
chapel
niches
marble panels (surface components)

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

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