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This is an image of an opulently decorated architectural interior. The drawing features a grand staircase with intricate details, surrounded by multiple layers of arches and staircases. The design includes classical architectural elements like Corinthian columns, decorative friezes, and sculptural figures on pedestals. The drawing uses shading and a restrained color palette to add depth to the scene. The level of detail in the drawing captures the grandeur and elegance of the architecture depicted.
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This is an image of an opulently decorated architectural interior. The drawing features a grand staircase with intricate details, surrounded by multiple layers of arches and staircases. The design includes classical architectural elements like Corinthian columns, decorative friezes, and sculptural figures on pedestals. The drawing uses shading and a restrained color palette to add depth to the scene. The level of detail in the drawing captures the grandeur and elegance of the architecture depicted.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

An Elaborate Staircase in a Palace

Bibiena (family member)

Medium
pen and brown ink with gray wash
Dimensions
overall (approximate): 20.8 x 29.3 cm (8 3/16 x 11 9/16 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
1974.72.1
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Time span
1651 to 1700
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Bolognese
  • interior
  • architecture
  • Palace
Provenance

(sale, Christie's, London, 26 June 1974 no. 72). Purchased 1974 by NGA.

Inscription

upper right in graphite: antentino? / F. Bibbiena / N.L. / S?; lower right in graphite: 15; upper left verso in brown ink, underlined: No.17-

NGA object ID 54709. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.