Giuseppe Galli Bibiena

Elevation of a Catafalque: Two Pedestals with Candelabra at Sides; with Central Obelisk Surrounded by Candelabra.Verso: Sketch of architecture: archway and corner with pillars.

1696–1756
Recto: Pen and brown ink; verso: black chalk
57.8 × 43.5 cm (22.8 × 17.1 in)

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