Pen and dark gray ink, brush and gray wash over black chalk ruled lines on light greenish-beige wove paper. Support: light greenish-beige wove paper
Dimensions:
29 x 41.6 cm (11 7/16 x 16 3/8 in.)
Mat: 40.6 x 55.9 cm (16 x 22 in.)
Type:
interiors
Drawing
Object Name:
Drawing
Place:
Rome, Italy
Made in:
Italy
Date:
1812
Catalogue Status:
Research in Progress
Description:
Ceiling divided into 9 rectangular and 4 square compartments. Central horizontal rectangular panel shows Triumph of Peace: at left, small genii with wreathes and seated winged Victory; at center, pedestal inscribed PACE with statue of peace and altar inscribed GIANO. Behind altar stands priest, before kneel worshipping figures; at right, two females approach altar, one with basket of fruits, one with thyrsus. In four square panels within octagonal compositions are personifications (perhaps Athena) of the Arts: Painting, Sculpture, Architecture and Music or Poetry.
Credit Line:
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund
