A Reliquary of Saint Sigismondo
1719
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1719
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing shows a fancy, framed scene with a lion standing on a pedestal. Above the lion, a cloudy shape with arms and a crown floats in the air. The frame is packed with swirling scrolls and leaves, like a gilded doorway. The lion looks like it’s holding something small in its paws—maybe a box or a treasure. The whole thing feels like it’s part of a church or a grand building. If you like this kind of ornate detail, look up Baroque.
