Design for a Painted Ceiling 1716 - 1781

This drawing by Giovanni Antonio Torricelli, titled *Design for a Painted Ceiling*, is a detailed plan for a decorative ceiling. The design features a central, round, circular medallion in shades of gold and green, surrounded by a large, complex structure of interlocking, flowing curves and swirly accents. The artist was known for his lavish decorations for the palaces of the Italian aristocracy, and this drawing was likely intended for a similar purpose. Torricelli's work reflects the Rococo period's penchant for extravagant ornamentation and delicate, asymmetrical motifs.