Design for Stage Set with Double Storey of Torqued Columns and Balustrades. 1659 - 1739

"Design for Stage Set with Double Storey of Torqued Columns and Balustrades" is a pen and wash drawing by Francesco Galli Bibiena, a renowned Italian architect and stage designer. Completed between 1659 and 1739, this design showcases the intricate detail and grandiose scale that characterized Bibiena's work. The drawing depicts a stage set featuring a double-story structure with elaborate torqued columns and balustrades, emphasizing the illusion of depth and grandeur typical of Baroque theatre design. This architectural drawing is a testament to Bibiena's mastery of perspective and his ability to create visually stunning and immersive stage settings.