Design for Ceiling 1700 - 1800

"Design for Ceiling" is a delicate pencil drawing by Leonardo Marini, an Italian artist active in the late 18th century. This design, which is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York, displays Marini's expertise in the Rococo style. The intricate, flowing lines of the drawing, reminiscent of stylized foliage, reveal Marini's keen eye for decorative detail. This design likely served as a blueprint for a ceiling ornament in a private residence or public building, highlighting the continued prominence of Rococo style in the decorative arts.