Design for a Tomb 1677 - 1747

This anonymous 18th-century drawing from the Art Institute of Chicago is a design for a tomb, featuring an intricate architectural structure with a large, octagonal central space for a commemorative inscription. The drawing depicts a lavish arrangement with an arched top adorned with a crown and two cherubs holding draped fabric. Flanking the octagonal space are two figures, possibly angels or saints, and a detailed representation of the tomb itself with a prominent cross at the bottom. The design embodies the grandeur and solemnity typically associated with Baroque-era tomb monuments.