Altarentwurf_ Je zwei glatte Säulen tragen den Auszug mit Gottvater und Engeln, neben den Säulen zwei stehende Engel Gabriel und Raphael, am Tabernakel Christus in Emmaus, rechts daneben die Geißelung Christi c. 1760

Johann Baptist Straub's "Altarentwurf" is a detailed pen-and-ink drawing that serves as a design for an altar, dated to around 1760. The design features a complex, multi-tiered structure with elaborate ornamentation. Two fluted columns flank a central archway, topped by a pediment. The upper tier showcases a scene of God the Father surrounded by angels, radiating light and glory. The lower tiers feature sculpted figures including angels, a depiction of Christ in Emmaus, and the Scourging of Christ. The drawing demonstrates Straub's mastery of architectural design and his understanding of Baroque aesthetics, with its emphasis on dramatic composition and decorative elements. This design would have been intended for a specific church commission, offering a glimpse into the artistic practices of the 18th century.