Designs for Componets of Stage Sets: at Bottom: Spiral and Wreathed-Colonnaded Pavillion with Central Arch Surmounted by Military Trophy and Another Hanging Inside Arch; at Top: Centralized Pavillion Decorated by Pediment Surmounted by Fountain. 1696 - 1756

Giuseppe Galli Bibiena, a prominent Italian architect and stage designer, created this intricate design for stage sets in the 18th century. The drawing showcases two elaborate pavilions, one featuring a central archway adorned with military trophies and the other topped with a fountain. The detailed, almost architectural, precision of Bibiena’s design exemplifies the grandeur and theatrical spectacle of Baroque stage productions. His work, often characterized by complex perspectives and illusions of depth, contributed significantly to the development of stage design in Europe. This drawing, now held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, provides a glimpse into Bibiena's vision of theatrical architecture and his influence on the world of performance.