Scheme for an Architectural Decoration with a Standing Male Figure in a Niche 1572 - 1642

This is a preliminary drawing, or scheme, for an architectural decoration created by Fabrizio Boschi in the 17th century. The drawing shows a niche with a standing male figure. The niche is flanked by pilasters and topped by an elaborate cornice, decorated with a vase and a winged cherub. The male figure is shown standing on a pedestal, his drapery carefully rendered. The drawing is a beautiful example of Boschi's ability to combine architectural design with figural composition. This drawing is a preparatory study for a larger decorative scheme, likely for a church or palace. It is currently part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.