Design for one Half of an Altar: Elevation and Ground Plan 1700 - 1780

This anonymous design for a half-altar elevation and ground plan, created between 1700 and 1780, showcases the intricately detailed and ornate style of Baroque architecture. The drawing, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, features a detailed perspective of the upper portion of the altar with elaborate scrollwork and ornamentation. The lower half includes a scaled ground plan, highlighting the architectural form and the intended placement of the altar within the larger space. This meticulously crafted design provides valuable insight into the planning and construction of altarpieces during the Baroque period.