Design for an Altar with Red Marble to be set against a Wall 17th century
anonymous
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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natural stone pattern
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aged paper
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toned paper
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water colours
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light earthy tone
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carved into stone
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underpainting
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
This anonymous 17th-century drawing, "Design for an Altar with Red Marble to be set against a Wall," is a detailed architectural plan for a Baroque altar. The drawing depicts a two-tiered altar with intricate detailing, including columns, pilasters, and decorative elements. The use of red marble suggests a rich and opulent aesthetic, typical of the Baroque style. The drawing provides valuable insight into the design process of altars during this period. It is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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