Design for Stage Set 1698 - 1765

Giovanni Battista Natali III created this stage set design with pen and gray wash, capturing a grand architectural space. Arches dominate this composition, symbols of transition and passage that stretch back to Roman triumphal arches, celebrating power and victory. Think of these arches as portals, not just in the physical space of the stage, but as pathways through time. Similar motifs appear in Renaissance paintings, framing divine revelations. Here, the arch transcends mere structure, echoing through centuries, resurfacing in our collective consciousness. The repetition of the archway speaks to a deeper human desire: the yearning for new beginnings. This architectural perspective evokes an emotional response; the subconscious pull toward distant and infinite possibilities.