Dekoration til balscenen i Giojas opera Bolmondo, udført til Teatro di Torre Argentino 1814 1812 - 1816

This sepia wash drawing by Francesco Cocchi, dating to 1812-1816, is a design for a stage set for Gioachino Rossini’s opera Bolmondo. The detailed drawing depicts a grand, vaulted interior with a dramatic view of a staircase leading upwards, suggesting a grand, historical setting for the opera. The drawing is typical of Cocchi's work, as he was known for his detailed and accurate depictions of architectural settings, often emphasizing the grandeur and historical context of his subjects. It is currently in the collection of the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.