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This is a drawing of an intricate architectural design featuring cherubs and ornamental elements. It shows a symmetrical structure consisting of a central urn with emanating rays, supported by two winged cherubs. The cherubs are positioned above a base adorned with intricate scrollwork and shell motifs. Above the urn, a cluster of small cherub faces emerges, framed with flowing lines resembling clouds or ethereal wisps. The composition is highly decorative and dynamic, showcasing graceful curves and flowing forms.
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This is a drawing of an intricate architectural design featuring cherubs and ornamental elements. It shows a symmetrical structure consisting of a central urn with emanating rays, supported by two winged cherubs. The cherubs are positioned above a base adorned with intricate scrollwork and shell motifs. Above the urn, a cluster of small cherub faces emerges, framed with flowing lines resembling clouds or ethereal wisps. The composition is highly decorative and dynamic, showcasing graceful curves and flowing forms.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

A Monstrance with Two Angels Supporting a Chalice

Giovanni Battista Foggini

Medium
black chalk and pen and brown ink, partially squared in black chalk, on laid paper
Dimensions
overall: 42.3 x 23.7 cm (16 5/8 x 9 5/16 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
1995.15.1
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Time span
1651 to 1700
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Florentine
  • Baroque
  • object
  • detail and ornament
  • architecture
  • Angels
  • Chalice
  • Monstrance
Provenance

Dr. Arthur M. Sackler, New York; (sale, New York, Christie's, 12 January 1995, lot 207); (purchased by David Tunick, Inc., New York); purchased by NGA, 1995.

Inscription

by later hand, lower center verso in graphite: DTTKLTTH

Watermarks

3 hillocks

NGA object ID 91925. 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.