DISCOVERART

Anonymous, Italian, 17th century

Design for the Decoration of the Corner of a Ceiling

17th century
Pen and brown ink, brush and gray wash and watercolor, over traces of graphite underdrawing and ruled construction
13.4 × 11.8 cm (5.3 × 4.6 in)

SEE IT IN PERSON

Not currently on view

In the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York · as of July 2026

View at metmuseum.org ↗Plan a visit ↗

Discussion

Be the first to share your thoughts.

Sign in to join the discussion.

Community guidelines

More by Anonymous, Italian, 17th century

A CrowA CrowFour Panels with Rinceau MotifFour Panels with Rinceau MotifLandscape with BridgeLandscape with BridgePortrait of an Ecclesiastic Flanked by a Female Saint and AthenaPortrait of an Ecclesiastic Flanked by a Female Saint and AtMassacre of the InnocentsMassacre of the InnocentsMonk with Crucifix (Recto); Monk with Book (Verso)Monk with Crucifix (Recto); Monk with Book (Verso)Lot and his DaughtersLot and his DaughtersDesign for a Grotto with a FountainDesign for a Grotto with a Fountain

More like this

Design of Ceiling and BalustradeAnonymous, Italian, Bolognese 18th century artist — Design oDesign for an Overmantel or Door with a VariantAnonymous, French, 19th century — Design for an Overmantel oDesign for Half Cartouche with MaskFortunato Tesi — Design for Half Cartouche with MaskDesign for the Decorated Panel of a CarriageGiovanni Larciani ("Master of the Kress Landscapes") — DesigElevation for Wall DecorationElevation for Wall DecorationTwo Variants for the Design of a Horizontal PanelGiovanni Battista Foggini — Two Variants for the Design of aDesign for a Triumphal Cart (?)Anonymous, Italian, Bolognese 18th century artist — Design fHalf design for the decoration of an Altar with PuttiAnonymous, Italian, Piedmontese, 18th century — Half design Design for the Decoration of a CorniceAnonymous, Italian, Bolognese 18th century artist — Design fDesign for the Base of a Candle Stick with a Seated Female(?) FigureAnonymous, Central-Italian, 16th century — Design for the BaProject for Ceiling DecorationAnonymous, Italian, 16th century — Project for Ceiling DecorDesign for the Corner of a CeilingAnonymous, Italian, Roman-Bolognese, 17th century — Design f