An Elaborate Ceiling with Trellises and Seated Figures
1700
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1700
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing shows a fancy ceiling with lots of swirling lines and shapes. There’s a big arch in the middle, surrounded by smaller arches and decorations. Tiny figures sit in niches, and the whole thing looks like a mix of plants and geometric patterns. The artist used a grid of red lines to help plan the design. This was common back then—like a blueprint for walls or ceilings. Next, look up Baroque to see more art with this wild, detailed style.
