Ontwerp voor een plafondschildering met Venus, Minerva en Juno 1702 - 1776

This preparatory drawing by Vittorio Maria Bigari, dated between 1702 and 1776, depicts a design for a ceiling fresco featuring the Roman goddesses Venus, Minerva and Juno. The scene is set amidst swirling clouds, with putti and other figures surrounding the three goddesses. Bigari, born in 1692 and active in Rome, is known for his ceiling frescoes and this design demonstrates his masterful skill in composition and figure drawing. The sketch's delicate lines and washes beautifully capture the dynamism of the planned fresco.