Design for One Half a Chapel with the Dove of the Holy Ghost above the Main Altar, and a Statue of an Evangelist at right. 1700 - 1780

This anonymous drawing from the 18th century is a design for a chapel altar. The artist's use of delicate lines and washes of color allows the viewer to imagine the grandeur of the finished design. The composition features a sculpted figure of an evangelist, the dove of the Holy Ghost descending from the ceiling, and an ornate, twisting column. The drawing demonstrates the artistic and architectural sensibilities of the time and provides a fascinating glimpse into the design process of a church interior.