Pen and ink, brush and black wash, graphite on paper
Dimensions:
H x W: 50.9 × 34.5 cm (20 1/16 × 13 9/16 in.)
Object Name:
Drawing
Type:
Drawing
Made in:
Italy
Date:
ca. 1800
Catalogue Status:
Research in Progress
Description:
A flight of steps leads up to a sepulchral urn standing in a pavilion on a platform. Pairs of angels hold candle brackets at the foot of the steps and adore beside the sarcophagus respectively. God the Father and angels are painted in the background. Two allegorical women and angels with the cross, the nails, the crown of thors, an oil bottle are shown in the upper story of the pavilion. On top are a candle pyramid and angels. Pyramids with candles flank the pavilion with more candles disposed on other places.
Credit Line:
Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund
