drawings from italy in the cooper hewitt smithsonian design museum altars

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Drawing, Project for the top of a painted frame of an altar, ca. 1560 (CH 18603285)

Drawing, Project for the top of a painted frame of an altar, ca. 1560 ...

Two angels seated upon a socle on top of an entablature hold an escutcheon in which the dove is represented. "(C)VIVS/ (LIVORE) SANATI / (SU)MVS" (IS. c. 53, v. 5) is written on an escutcheon before the center ... More

Drawing, Design for an Embroidered Altar Front, 1800–23 (CH 18546011)

Drawing, Design for an Embroidered Altar Front, 1800–23 (CH 18546011)

Horizontal rectangle. Drawing includes the center and right half of the embroidery design. At bottom left, two crossed green branches with pink ribbon; the branches continue across the design as rinceaux. Above... More

Drawing (Italy) (CH 18117005) - Drawing. Public domain image.

Drawing (Italy) (CH 18117005) - Drawing. Public domain image.

Vertical composition of an altar with putti and three candles on both the right and left sides of the altar. The top of the altar features a cross.

Drawing, Altar, n.d. (CH 18117667)

Drawing, Altar, n.d. (CH 18117667)

Horizontal rectangle. The left side. A variation of the altar in 1938-88-1373. The main differences are: the sepulchrum has bathtub shape, with a nearly pointed cover, and lion feet as supports. It stands upon... More

Drawing, Elevation of an altar in a private chapel, n.d. (CH 18117663)

Drawing, Elevation of an altar in a private chapel, n.d. (CH 18117663)

Vertical rectangle. Above the altar ledge stand four candlesticks, a crucifix, Mary and St. John. Above is the frame for a picture. A trophy of the arms of teh Passion is in the panel above it. The wall is di... More

Drawing, Elevation of an Altar, 1894 (CH 18125845)

Drawing, Elevation of an Altar, 1894 (CH 18125845)

In the style of the early Renaissance. Three stripes lead up to the mensa. In the base of the retable between two medallions with the coat-of-arms is a tablet with the inscription: "GVILLERMVS DE PEREIIS AVDIT... More

Drawing, Project for an altar, n.d. (CH 18117651)

Drawing, Project for an altar, n.d. (CH 18117651)

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Drawing, Altar, 1775 (CH 18355591)

Drawing, Altar, 1775 (CH 18355591)

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Drawing, Altar of Colored Marbles,, ca. 1820 (CH 18117203)

Drawing, Altar of Colored Marbles,, ca. 1820 (CH 18117203)

Horizontal composition of a colored marble altar with four steps beneath. The front of the mensa is decorated in the middle by a cross framed with an oval garland. The lateral panels feature the coat-of-arms o... More

Drawing, Alternative Design for the High Altar, Santa Maria del Priorato, Rome, Italy, 1762–64 (CH 18541179-3)

Drawing, Alternative Design for the High Altar, Santa Maria del Priora...

Vertical format; made for a prelate connected with the Maltese order, and having a coat of arms - Priors of Malta (E. Kieven, 3/10/93) at top (framed by garlands in front of shell); in front of lateral panels ... More

Drawing, Altar Dedicated to a Virgin Martyr (St. Lucy.), early 19th century (CH 18542909)

Drawing, Altar Dedicated to a Virgin Martyr (St. Lucy.), early 19th ce...

Design for an altar. The sepulcher has the shape of the front of a late classical sarcophagus, the center part of which consists mostly of an opening which is closed by a grating formed by half-circles. Later... More

Drawing, Design for an Altar, 1700–57 (CH 18541153)

Drawing, Design for an Altar, 1700–57 (CH 18541153)

The left half of an architectural design for an altar is shown. The mensa had a convex plan, with four steps in front of the straight central part. The head piece has four steps. The retable consists of a h... More

Drawing, Altar Mensa for the Borghese Chapel, Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome, Italy, ca. 1795 (CH 18543167)

Drawing, Altar Mensa for the Borghese Chapel, Santa Maria Maggiore, Ro...

Design for an altar mensa intended to be executed in colored marbles and gilded ornaments. At the lateral pilasters is the coat of arms of a Prince Borghese, united with that of his wife, a Colonna. The fron... More

Drawing, Altar, 1775 (CH 18355593)

Drawing, Altar, 1775 (CH 18355593)

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Drawing, Elevation of an Altar, ca. 1640–50 (CH 18109607)

Drawing, Elevation of an Altar, ca. 1640–50 (CH 18109607)

An alter is set within the framing parts of a bay. The predella shows a scene of mourning over the dead Christ. The retable shows the ascension of the Virgin. In the lateral compartments are niches with the st... More

Drawing, Design for an Altar, ca. 1640–50 (CH 18109613)

Drawing, Design for an Altar, ca. 1640–50 (CH 18109613)

Elevation of an alter. The right half is shown with the adjacent part of the bay of the wall. The retable has the shape of an aedicule with the group of St. Michael with the Devil in the center, and with a tri... More

Drawing, Elevation of an Altar, 1700–1730 (CH 18117143)

Drawing, Elevation of an Altar, 1700–1730 (CH 18117143)

Vertical composition with the elevation of an altar. The altar has two pairs of embedded Corinthian columns, each with a triangular pediment and picture frame. The altar is framed by two pilasters and an arch.

Drawing, Alternative Design for the High Altar, Santa Maria del Priorato, Rome, Italy, 1762–64 (CH 18541179-2)

Drawing, Alternative Design for the High Altar, Santa Maria del Priora...

Vertical format; made for a prelate connected with the Maltese order, and having a coat of arms - Priors of Malta (E. Kieven, 3/10/93) at top (framed by garlands in front of shell); in front of lateral panels ... More

Drawing, An altar, 1750–1775 (CH 18117295)

Drawing, An altar, 1750–1775 (CH 18117295)

Vertical composition of an altar with a cross on top, a putto on the top right, and God the Father looking down at Christ supported by three putti

Drawing, Design for an Altar, ca. 1780 (CH 18127963)

Drawing, Design for an Altar, ca. 1780 (CH 18127963)

Design for an altar with Ionic engaged columns; above garland. Public domain scan of monumental architecture design drawing, monument, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Drawing, Project for an altar in a side chapel, 1725–1750 (CH 18117327)

Drawing, Project for an altar in a side chapel, 1725–1750 (CH 18117327...

Vertical composition of an altar. The back wall of the chapel has the outlines of the entrance of a church. The mensa has the shape of a sarcophagus, flanked by pilasters and embedded columns. In the center th... More

Drawing, Altar, 1775 (CH 18355595)

Drawing, Altar, 1775 (CH 18355595)

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Drawing, Altar, 1650–75 (CH 18541409)

Drawing, Altar, 1650–75 (CH 18541409)

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Drawing, Project for an altar in a side chapel, 1725–1750 (CH 18117333)

Drawing, Project for an altar in a side chapel, 1725–1750 (CH 18117333...

Verticle composition of an altar. The backwall of the chapel is framed by the lower part of the bay of the main nave of the church with two pilasters supporting the entablature. The entrance arc is supported b... More

Drawing, Design for an altar of the Virgin, 1775–80 (CH 18541289)

Drawing, Design for an altar of the Virgin, 1775–80 (CH 18541289)

Two angels support a frame of an image, with two cherubim on top. Two others support a label above. Upon the cornices of a broken pediment sit angels. In the center an escutcheon with a monogram; on its top a ... More

Drawing, Design for the Elevation of an Altar, 1550–80 (CH 18545983)

Drawing, Design for the Elevation of an Altar, 1550–80 (CH 18545983)

Vertical rectangle. The mensa of the altar is not shown; elevation is flanked by slit volutes. The central part of the retable consists of a niche with a statue of Christ carrying the Cross. Its lower part is ... More

Drawing, Elevation of an altar retable for a project, ca. 1570-1600 (CH 18358697)

Drawing, Elevation of an altar retable for a project, ca. 1570-1600 (C...

Intended to be executed in stone, probably in gilt bronze parts. The mensa is outlined. The retable has a dado below with projecting lateral parts. The three main sections show framings of panels. Four fluted ... More

Drawing, Project for an altar with alternative suggestions, 1725–1750 (CH 18117341)

Drawing, Project for an altar with alternative suggestions, 1725–1750 ...

Vertical composition of an altar. Two angels are on the pediment of the altar. The angel on the left is standing with a hammer and a palm branch. The angel on the right is sitting and pointing to the cross at ... More

Drawing, Alternative Design for the High Altar, Santa Maria del Priorato, Rome, Italy, 1762–64 (CH 18541179)

Drawing, Alternative Design for the High Altar, Santa Maria del Priora...

Vertical format; made for a prelate connected with the Maltese order, and having a coat of arms - Priors of Malta (E. Kieven, 3/10/93) at top (framed by garlands in front of shell); in front of lateral panels ... More

Drawing, Design for an Altar- Elevation, with Trompe l'Oeil Plan Below, 1750–75 (CH 18109621-5)

Drawing, Design for an Altar- Elevation, with Trompe l'Oeil Plan Below...

Centrally placed elevation of altar showing painting of a penitent saint in the wilderness. Above in a circular frame the heads of two cherubs. Altarpiece flanked by Corinthian topped pilasters. Group of thre... More

Drawing, Project for a cross-altar- intended to be executed primarily with colored marbles, 1700–1730 (CH 18117189)

Drawing, Project for a cross-altar- intended to be executed primarily ...

Vertical composition of a cross-altar. One step leads to the upper surface of the altar, which is decorated with an oblong panel with a cross in a circle. The top of the altar features a circular pediment. Th... More

Drawing, Designs for an Altar Mensa, 1750–80 (CH 18544671)

Drawing, Designs for an Altar Mensa, 1750–80 (CH 18544671)

Horizontal rectangle. At top left, an angel, holding boughs of a tree supporting four burning candles, sits beside a tabernacle, the left part of which is shown. It has the shape of a pavilion and Christ is sk... More

Drawing, Design for an Altar- Elevation, with Trompe l'Oeil Plan Below, 1750–75 (CH 18109621-4)

Drawing, Design for an Altar- Elevation, with Trompe l'Oeil Plan Below...

Centrally placed elevation of altar showing painting of a penitent saint in the wilderness. Above in a circular frame the heads of two cherubs. Altarpiece flanked by Corinthian topped pilasters. Group of thre... More

Drawing, An Altar Over a Crypt, 1775 (CH 18355597)

Drawing, An Altar Over a Crypt, 1775 (CH 18355597)

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Drawing, Design for an Altar- Elevation, with Trompe l'Oeil Plan Below, 1750–75 (CH 18109621-3)

Drawing, Design for an Altar- Elevation, with Trompe l'Oeil Plan Below...

Centrally placed elevation of altar showing painting of a penitent saint in the wilderness. Above in a circular frame the heads of two cherubs. Altarpiece flanked by Corinthian topped pilasters. Group of thre... More

Drawing, Design for an Altar, 1733 (CH 18117599)

Drawing, Design for an Altar, 1733 (CH 18117599)

Design for an altar, elevation view. In the center of the broken pediment is a small escutcheon for the coat of arms of a prelate (clergyman/bishop). On top is the larger coat of arms of Pope Clement XII (1730... More

Drawing, Incomplete project for the elevation of an altar, 1740–1770 (CH 18117545)

Drawing, Incomplete project for the elevation of an altar, 1740–1770 (...

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Drawing, Design for an Altar, ca. 1750 (CH 18109619)

Drawing, Design for an Altar, ca. 1750 (CH 18109619)

In the scheme of a convex alter retable with a dome. The front shows a representation of an Ascension in an arch. Inscription escutcheons on top and at the dado. Statues stand laterally and sit upon pediments... More

Drawing, An altar dedicated to Apollo, 1815 (CH 18117085)

Drawing, An altar dedicated to Apollo, 1815 (CH 18117085)

Vertical composition of an altar featuring a tripod with griffons on a circular pedestal. The front features the inscription "S APPOLI." The top features a bowl of fire.

Drawing, Altar with Cr che, 1650–1700 (CH 18117131)

Drawing, Altar with Cr che, 1650–1700 (CH 18117131)

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Drawing, Project for an altar of the Annunciation for S. Antonio dell'Ospedale in Anagni, 1780 (CH 18117623)

Drawing, Project for an altar of the Annunciation for S. Antonio dell'...

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Drawing, Project for an altar, 1700–1750 (CH 18117217)

Drawing, Project for an altar, 1700–1750 (CH 18117217)

Vertical composition of an altar with three steps. The mensa and the inner sections of the dado and the base of the retable are curved. On top of the frame of the picture is a crown, serving like a pin for th... More

Drawing, Project for an altar with alternative suggestions, 1625–1650 (CH 18117259)

Drawing, Project for an altar with alternative suggestions, 1625–1650 ...

Vertical composition of an altar with the statues of St. Nicholas and another holy bishop. Two angels sit on top of the coupled pediment and two smaller angels sit above a smaller pediment with a cross. All fo... More

Drawing, Project for an Altar Painting, 1700–50 (CH 18109977)

Drawing, Project for an Altar Painting, 1700–50 (CH 18109977)

The Christ child standing upon cherubim appears before St. Anthony of Padua, who is shown standing at right. Lily bough and book lie upon the soil. He gazes at St. Joseph, who is seated upon the clouds and poi... More

Drawing, Project for an altar- intended to be executed with colored marble and gilded bronze, 1780–1800 (CH 18117163)

Drawing, Project for an altar- intended to be executed with colored ma...

Vertical composition of an altar shown in profile. Framing lines at the left, right and bottom were only partially preserved.

Drawing, Project for an altar, 1775–1780 (CH 18117267)

Drawing, Project for an altar, 1775–1780 (CH 18117267)

Vertical composition of an altar with festoons between the capitals. Upper left contains shadow of 1901-39-2577.

Drawing, Project for an altar, 1775–1780 (CH 18117275)

Drawing, Project for an altar, 1775–1780 (CH 18117275)

Vertical composition of an altar with "51" written at the upper edge

Drawing, Altar, 1775 (CH 18355605)

Drawing, Altar, 1775 (CH 18355605)

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Drawing, Design for an Altar, ca. 1750 (CH 18109619-2)

Drawing, Design for an Altar, ca. 1750 (CH 18109619-2)

In the scheme of a convex alter retable with a dome. The front shows a representation of an Ascension in an arch. Inscription escutcheons on top and at the dado. Statues stand laterally and sit upon pediments... More

Drawing, Project for the Painted Background of an Altar, 1750–1800 (CH 18359217)

Drawing, Project for the Painted Background of an Altar, 1750–1800 (CH...

Right half of project shown. The mensa is outlined and a frame rising from a ledge is intended to contain a painting. The frame sits in front of a niche, with a scrollwork edge and shell with a rose garland on... More

Drawing, Design for Elevation of an Altar Retable, ca. 1700 (CH 18170715)

Drawing, Design for Elevation of an Altar Retable, ca. 1700 (CH 181707...

Recto: The left half is shown. Two paintings in a vertical row are suggested for the central part, which is topped by the royal French crown. the lateral part is obliquely disposed. A twisted column stands fre... More

Drawing, Elevation of an altar in an apse, ca. 1775 (CH 18117593)

Drawing, Elevation of an altar in an apse, ca. 1775 (CH 18117593)

Picryl description: Public domain image of an Italian architectural drawing, design, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Drawing, Project- the elevation of an altar, intended to be executed with colored marbles, 1770–1790 (CH 18117197)

Drawing, Project- the elevation of an altar, intended to be executed w...

Vertical composition of an altar. The mensa is shaped like a bathtub sarcophagus and stands in front of a dado. The retable also has a dado with columns standing on the oblique sides. Above the entablature is ... More

Drawing, Project for an altar, mid- 18th century (CH 18117233)

Drawing, Project for an altar, mid- 18th century (CH 18117233)

Vertical composition of an altar. The front of the mensa is not decorated. The image represents a writing Dominican nun having a vision. Below the image there are two angels, raising a burning heart. Six figur... More

Drawing, Altar, 1775 (CH 18355601)

Drawing, Altar, 1775 (CH 18355601)

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Drawing, Design for an Altar Mensa, Possibly for Santa Maria del Priorato, 1764–66 (CH 18542929)

Drawing, Design for an Altar Mensa, Possibly for Santa Maria del Prior...

In the opening of the altar mensa stands a bathtub sarcophagus with two lion's heads at the base below the dividing vertical strips. In the central panel are two crossed palm branches, a wreath and a PX.

Drawing, Design for an Altar- Elevation, with Trompe l'Oeil Plan Below, 1750–75 (CH 18109621)

Drawing, Design for an Altar- Elevation, with Trompe l'Oeil Plan Below...

Centrally placed elevation of altar showing painting of a penitent saint in the wilderness. Above in a circular frame the heads of two cherubs. Altarpiece flanked by Corinthian topped pilasters. Group of thre... More

Drawing, Project for an altar, ca. 1780 (CH 18117281)

Drawing, Project for an altar, ca. 1780 (CH 18117281)

Vertical composition of an altar. The left edge of the alter is extended to the lowest step of the altar. In the center, three steps lead to the mensa below the dado of an aedicula. The central part of the aed... More

Drawing, Project for an Altar, ca. 1575 (CH 18355649)

Drawing, Project for an Altar, ca. 1575 (CH 18355649)

In the central part above the mensa is a sepulchre with the body of a Saint. In front of the second story of the retable is a reliquary box with a cherub between two cornices turned outside on top. Above is a ... More

Drawing, Project- The elevation of an altar, 1575–1600 (CH 18117253)

Drawing, Project- The elevation of an altar, 1575–1600 (CH 18117253)

Vertical composition with the elevation of an altar. Three steps lead to the mensa in the center of a dado. A niche with triangular pediment forms the central part of the retable. A statue stands inside the ni... More

Drawing, Project for an altar- intended to be executed with colored marble and gilded bronze, 1780–1800 (CH 18117155)

Drawing, Project for an altar- intended to be executed with colored ma...

Vertical composition showing the elevation of an altar with one step leading up. The front is decorated with a cross in a circle in an octagonal panel. The center of the ledge has a tabernacle flanked by six c... More

Drawing, Project for the elevation of an altar, 1750–1780 (CH 18117309)

Drawing, Project for the elevation of an altar, 1750–1780 (CH 18117309...

Vertical composition of an altar with a retable as wide as the mensa. The central panel of the base has an escutcheon with the word "SILENT/TIUM" between festoons and drapery. The painting at the center of the... More

Drawing, Project for an altar, 1740–1758 (CH 18117715)

Drawing, Project for an altar, 1740–1758 (CH 18117715)

Vertical composition of an altar. The mensa is the inner, lower part of the structure. The front of the sepulchre has the shape of a sarcophagus on lion's feet. In the center is an opening with palm branches. ... More

Drawing, Project for the modernization of an altar, ca. 1830 (CH 18117493)

Drawing, Project for the modernization of an altar, ca. 1830 (CH 18117...

Horizontal composition with two variations of an altar. The altar on the left, titled "Stato attuale dell' Altare," is shown only in pencil outlines. It has pilasters and a couped pediment with a high central ... More

Drawing, Design for an Altar, ca. 1780 (CH 18127963-2)

Drawing, Design for an Altar, ca. 1780 (CH 18127963-2)

Design for an altar with Ionic engaged columns; above garland.

Drawing, Project for the high altar in San Salvatore in Campo in Rome, ca. 1800 (CH 18117347)

Drawing, Project for the high altar in San Salvatore in Campo in Rome,...

Vertical composition divided into two sections. The top section shows the frontal view of the altar with the altar mensa in front of the dado, flanked by two women, one holding a chalice and the other holding ... More

Drawing, The Elevation of an Altar Retable and The Plan for an Altar Retable, 1770–1800 (CH 18359215)

Drawing, The Elevation of an Altar Retable and The Plan for an Altar R...

Vertical rectangle showing elevation. At the top, a tabernacle, showing the Annunciation at its door, stands in the center of a ledge and at the base of the retable. It has the shape of an aedicula with four e... More

Drawing, Project for an altar with alternative suggestions, 1775–1780 (CH 18117301)

Drawing, Project for an altar with alternative suggestions, 1775–1780 ...

Vertical composition of an altar with a surbased pediment and an attic topped by an angel on the left. The angel holds garland that hangs from the central medallion. The bottom right corner contains part of th... More

Drawing, Design for an Altar, late 18th century (CH 18325965)

Drawing, Design for an Altar, late 18th century (CH 18325965)

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Drawing, Design for an altar for St. Anthony of Padua, 1685–1700 (CH 18541091)

Drawing, Design for an altar for St. Anthony of Padua, 1685–1700 (CH 1...

Above is the elevation with parts of the adjoining walls and of the entablature shown; below is the plan. Disposed in half of an ovoidal niche. The mensa has the shape of an angular sarcophagus which is suppor... More

Studies for Coffee Urns, Arched-top Altars, and an Altar Project for the Baptistery of Florence Cathedral (Recto). Studies for Chapels and Portals (Verso). MET 52.591 VERSO

Studies for Coffee Urns, Arched-top Altars, and an Altar Project for t...

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Drawing, Elevation of an Altar with Alternative Suggestions, ca. 1700–40 (CH 18541373-2)

Drawing, Elevation of an Altar with Alternative Suggestions, ca. 1700–...

Horizontal rectangle consisting of two separate pieces of paper. The left side of the central part was missing; it was later added when the drawing was mounted. Three steps lead up to the altar, which is flank... More

Drawing, An altar with a structure for the exhibition of a cross, probably a Holy Sepulchre, 1725–1750 (CH 18117585)

Drawing, An altar with a structure for the exhibition of a cross, prob...

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Drawing, Unfinished Elevation of Altar, ca. 1750 (CH 18118907)

Drawing, Unfinished Elevation of Altar, ca. 1750 (CH 18118907)

Pairs of Ionic columns or pilasters support laterally entablatures which are connected by the segment of an arch. A tripartite structure of two stories stands between the columns. On top of it is a molded frame.

Drawing, Unfinished Elevation of an Altar, ca. 1750 (CH 18119629)

Drawing, Unfinished Elevation of an Altar, ca. 1750 (CH 18119629)

Pairs of Ionic columns or pilasters support laterally entablatures which are connected by the segment of an arch. A tripartite structure of two stories stands between the columns; two alternative suggestions f... More

Drawing, Elevation of an Altar Mensa, 1720–50 (CH 18558895)

Drawing, Elevation of an Altar Mensa, 1720–50 (CH 18558895)

Horizontal format. Above and below are mouldings. The field is divided into strips. In the upper one stand four escutcheons; the lateral apses in which Evangelists sit, St. Mark being one of them, are not enti... More

Drawing, Two projects for an altar mensa, 1740–1758 (CH 18117671)

Drawing, Two projects for an altar mensa, 1740–1758 (CH 18117671)

Horizontal rectangle. Above is a variation of 1938-88-1365, with a different design of the ledge and of the tabernacle. Below is the scale. Below: the left half is shown. The top is supported by a pilaster str... More

Drawing, Project for an altar- intended to be executed in colored marbles, ca. 1750 (CH 18117175)

Drawing, Project for an altar- intended to be executed in colored marb...

Horizontal composition of colored marble altar. The upper surface of the altar is tripartite with the central part projecting. In the center there is an opening with an eight-pointed star and a wreath with mon... More

Drawing, Project for an altar, 1758 (CH 18542587)

Drawing, Project for an altar, 1758 (CH 18542587)

The mensa stands upon steps, in the interval of two pairs of columns, supporting the entablature and the pediment. Between the columns is a statue. Above the frame of a picture above the mensa is a tablet with... More

Drawing, Sketch of the elevation of altars, 1730–1760 (CH 18117533)

Drawing, Sketch of the elevation of altars, 1730–1760 (CH 18117533)

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Drawing, The elevation of an altar, 1730–1760 (CH 18117539)

Drawing, The elevation of an altar, 1730–1760 (CH 18117539)

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Drawing, Design for an Altar Mensa, Possibly for Santa Maria del Priorato, 1764–66 (CH 18542931)

Drawing, Design for an Altar Mensa, Possibly for Santa Maria del Prior...

Drawing of a centraly projecting altar mensa with two alternative suggestions for the lateral pillars. The right one applies a baluster form. The sarcophagus is angular. In the central panel is the monogram of... More

Drawing, Altar, ca. 1770 (CH 18541295)

Drawing, Altar, ca. 1770 (CH 18541295)

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Drawing, Sketches for an Altar, late 18th century (CH 18128105)

Drawing, Sketches for an Altar, late 18th century (CH 18128105)

Upon a classical pediment stands a temple-like domed structure. Below a cupola supported by columns and crowned with a trident, is a statue of a deity. Surrounding this sketch are studies for the separate elem... More

Drawing, Design for an Altar- Elevation, with Trompe l'Oeil Plan Below, 1750–75 (CH 18109621-2)

Drawing, Design for an Altar- Elevation, with Trompe l'Oeil Plan Below...

Centrally placed elevation of altar showing painting of a penitent saint in the wilderness. Above in a circular frame the heads of two cherubs. Altarpiece flanked by Corinthian topped pilasters. Group of thre... More

Drawing, Altar with Tabernacle and Two Priests in Conversation, 1750–75 (CH 18109623)

Drawing, Altar with Tabernacle and Two Priests in Conversation, 1750–7...

Alter shown within under an arch. Within the central niche is Christ. Above him, a segmented pediment with a wreath.

Drawing, Sketches for Altars, 1725–1775 (CH 18116781)

Drawing, Sketches for Altars, 1725–1775 (CH 18116781)

Obverse: a mensa stand before the central section of a convex dado upon which steps (ledges) rise to a pavillion in which two angles raise a monstrance on a pedestal to which candle brackets are fastened. The ... More

Drawing, Design for an Altar Painting, Saint Dominic and Saint Catherine of Siena Receiving the Rosary from the Virgin and Child, 1760–89 (CH 18548443)

Drawing, Design for an Altar Painting, Saint Dominic and Saint Catheri...

Drawn border in brown ink forms the arch at the top. The Saints kneel before a pedestal upon which the Virgin is seated with the Child in her lap. She gives a rosary to Dominic; Catherine receives hers from th... More

Drawing, Design for an altar of the Virgin, 1775–80 (CH 18541289-2)

Drawing, Design for an altar of the Virgin, 1775–80 (CH 18541289-2)

Two angels support a frame of an image, with two cherubim on top. Two others support a label above. Upon the cornices of a broken pediment sit angels. In the center an escutcheon with a monogram; on its top a ... More

Drawing, Elevation of the Outer Wall of a Chapel with an Altar, 1775–80 (CH 18542557)

Drawing, Elevation of the Outer Wall of a Chapel with an Altar, 1775–8...

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Drawing, Design for an Altar, ca. 1780–90 (CH 18544779)

Drawing, Design for an Altar, ca. 1780–90 (CH 18544779)

Vertical rectangle. Design for an altar with decorative sculptural niche and surrounding sculptures and columns, right side incomplete.

Drawing, Design for an Altar, ca. 1780–90 (CH 18544803)

Drawing, Design for an Altar, ca. 1780–90 (CH 18544803)

Vertical rectangle. The mensa, altar stone, stands in the center of a sockle part, upon which a second sockle row stands. A small tabernacle stands in front of it, containing in its central part a reliquary sh... More

Drawing, The elevation of an altar, 1760–1790 (CH 18117519)

Drawing, The elevation of an altar, 1760–1790 (CH 18117519)

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Drawing, Altar Mensa for the Borghese Chapel, Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome, Italy, ca. 1795 (CH 18543167-2)

Drawing, Altar Mensa for the Borghese Chapel, Santa Maria Maggiore, Ro...

Design for an altar mensa intended to be executed in colored marbles and gilded ornaments. At the lateral pilasters is the coat of arms of a Prince Borghese, united with that of his wife, a Colonna. The fron... More

Drawing, The elevation of an altar with two alternative suggestions, 1775–1800 (CH 18117525)

Drawing, The elevation of an altar with two alternative suggestions, 1...

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Drawing, The elevation of an altar with alternative suggestions, 1775–1800 (CH 18117707)

Drawing, The elevation of an altar with alternative suggestions, 1775–...

Horizontal composition of an altar with two steps leading to the bowl-shaped mensa. The mensa is fluted and decorated with a representation of the preaching of a sermon. Behind the mensa is a dado. Above the m... More

Drawing, Two Designs for Altar Frames with Alternative Suggestions, early 19th century (CH 18547379)

Drawing, Two Designs for Altar Frames with Alternative Suggestions, ea...

Horizontal rectangle. Two designs for two frames, probably for altar tablets, each with alternative suggestions, probably intended to be executed in white marble and gilded bronze. At left, design for a frame ... More

Drawing, Project- The elevation of an altar. With alternative suggestions, 1740–1800 (CH 18358933)

Drawing, Project- The elevation of an altar. With alternative suggesti...

Vertical rectangle. The designs are different in the left and right halves. The mensa is supported by scrolls. Plain moldings form the oblong retable frame. An escutcheon crowned by a cross rises on top in fro... More