Design for a Ciborium
1604
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1604
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This drawing shows a tall, ornate wooden structure shaped like a small building with a dome on top. The dome has a cross at the very peak, and the sides are covered in swirling carvings of leaves, faces, and figures. Smaller statues stand on the ledges at both sides, and the front panels have scenes with people and religious symbols carved into them. The design looks like it’s meant for a church altar, likely to hold a sacred object. The intricate details and dramatic shapes fit the style of the time. Check out the Baroque movement to see more art like this.
