Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash, graphite on off-white laid paper
Dimensions:
Image: 21.8 x 14.4 cm (8 9/16 x 5 11/16 in.)
Type:
architecture
Drawing
Object Name:
Drawing
Made in:
Rome, Italy
Date:
ca. 1796
Catalogue Status:
Research in Progress
Description:
Subdivided into a panel below, decorated with a trophy or arms; surrounded by a wreath standing upon it, and the remaining part of the outer frame. Panel for the inscription. On top of the frame of the inscription is a prelate's escutcheon between two acroteria. A festoon hangs in the panel of the outer frame. Laterally, two candelabra crowned with flames. The dimensions are written inside or beside. Dark background.
Credit Line:
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund