Ceiling Design with an Allegory of Victory by Daniel Marot the Elder

Ceiling Design with an Allegory of Victory 1675 - 1752

drawing, print

drawing

natural stone pattern

toned paper

ink painting

print

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

coffee painting

underpainting

france

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Ceiling Design with an Allegory of Victory" is a drawing by Daniel Marot the Elder, a prominent French architect and designer. The drawing, which dates from 1675–1752, is a design for a ceiling decoration and depicts an allegory of victory with cherubs, figures, and ornate ornamentation. This drawing showcases the intricate and detailed style of Baroque architectural design, characterized by grandeur and emphasis on decorative elements. The drawing is held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.