Ceiling Decoration with Four Fathers of the Church, Sibyls and Prophets n.d.

This drawing, created by the Italian artist Pasquale Cati (1550-1620), is a design for a ceiling decoration featuring four figures, likely Fathers of the Church, along with sibyls and prophets. The figures are arranged within an elaborate, ornate frame and are depicted in a dynamic composition, adding a sense of movement and energy to the design. The drawing is executed in brown ink on paper and demonstrates the artist’s skill in rendering the figures in detail while capturing the overall composition of the proposed ceiling decoration. It serves as a testament to the creative process of artists during the Renaissance period, providing a glimpse into the artist’s vision for the design.