Two Alternate Designs for a Frame or an Altar (?) 1700 - 1780

This anonymous drawing from the 18th century presents two possible designs for a frame or an altar. The design features elaborate Rococo ornamentation with scrolls, volutes, and a central, arched opening. The right-hand design incorporates a figure standing on a pedestal, while the left-hand design focuses on ornate curves and a delicate floral motif. This drawing, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases the grandeur and artistic ingenuity of the Rococo period.