Artist:

Carlo Marchionni, Italian, 1702–1786  Search this

Medium:

Pen and brown ink, brush and brown, gray wash, graphite on cream laid paper

Dimensions:

Mat: 45.7 x 35.6 cm (18 x 14 in.)

37 x 24.2 cm (14 9/16 x 9 1/2 in.)

Type:

architecture

Drawing

Object Name:

Drawing

Made in:

Rome, Italy

Date:

ca. 1778

Catalogue Status:

Research in Progress

Description:

Doorframe is surmounted by a pointed attic pediment, enclosing a medallion, in the center of which is the symbol of Christ (the Chi Rho) amidst a glory of rays. It is framed by palm branches and moldings. On top is a winged cherub's head. A priest standing in the doorway holds a reliquary before a kneeling cleric. Another cleric approaches from the left. Below are two plans.

Credit Line:

Museum purchase through gift of various donors

Accession Number:

1901-39-2181

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection

Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design Department

Data Source:

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kq4caa17c5b-32e8-48fd-ac6b-c481059dfb65

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:chndm_1901-39-2181