Design for a Ceiling Decoration with Neptune and Allegories of the Four Continents 1646 - 1712

This 17th-century drawing by Pietro Dandini, titled *Design for a Ceiling Decoration with Neptune and Allegories of the Four Continents*, depicts a dynamic scene with Neptune, the Roman god of the sea, and allegorical figures representing the four continents. The design was likely intended for a ceiling decoration, and it showcases Dandini's skill in composition and figure drawing. The drawing is executed in brown ink on paper, and the figures are rendered with great detail and expressiveness. This artwork offers a glimpse into the artistic practice of ceiling decoration in the Baroque period, highlighting the use of mythological and allegorical figures to create visually stunning and intellectually engaging compositions.