Design for a Funerary Monument
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carving
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natural stone pattern
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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carving
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ink painting
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pencil sketch
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incomplete sketchy
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etching
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possibly oil pastel
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underpainting
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watercolor
This is a design for a funerary monument by Francesco Salviati, also known as "Cecchino," an Italian Renaissance artist. This detailed drawing features a central sarcophagus flanked by figures symbolizing death. The design is full of elaborate details, such as angels, skulls, and stylized foliage, alluding to the transience of life and the inevitability of death. While the exact context and location of this monument are unknown, Salviati’s interest in the theme of mortality reflects a common preoccupation in Renaissance art.
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