Elevation for an altarpiece frame; verso: Sketch for a frame, probably for an altarpiece

People:

Unknown, Italy, 16th century (draughtsman)

Title:

Elevation for an altarpiece frame; verso: Sketch for a frame, probably for an altarpiece

Date:

16th century

Description:

- This elevation is for an altarpiece frame which has a single rectangular panel surmounted by an entablature and sculpted birds within an arched surround. The frame is embellished with consoles and rosettes. Red wash is used, probably to indicate marble panels. The sketch on the verso is probably also for an altarpiece frame. It is composed of a rectangular frame with classical elements characteristic of Italian altarpiece frames.

Form:
drawings

Quantity / Object type:
1 drawing(s)

Stage and Purpose:

design development drawing

Technique and media:

Pen and brown ink with brown, grey, and some red wash on laid paper

Dimensions:

sheet: 40,7 × 26,4 cm (16 × 10 3/8 in.)

Reference number:

DR1964:0016:002 R/V

Drawing Type:

line drawing

Method of Projection:

elevation (drawing)

Point of View:

general view

Inscription:

inscribed and dated - by an unknown hand, in pen and brown ink, t.: "Laquite ... mamio il uio poramento no [?] ..."; b.: "questo barnmento no n intende ... / conto ... opero / ... in fu"; throughout: with dimensions and colour of materials [?]; and verso: "... Lavando for zdd germano 1508 ...[?]" inscribed and numbered - by an unknown hand, in graphite, verso, l.r.: "T [?] 26632 / #5" [in a circle; inventory number ?]

Subject:

architecture

Subject Descriptive Terms:

entablature
pediment
volutes
altarpiece
architectural frame
arched surround
panels
rosettes
corbels

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

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