Anonymous, Italian, Piedmontese, 18th century

1/4 Design for a Painted Ceiling, with the Arms of a Cardinal in the Corner

1700–1780
Pen and brown ink over leadpoint, with ruled and compass construction
19.2 × 23.4 cm (7.6 × 9.2 in)

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