Design for a Main Altar, Giuseppe Barberi, Italian, 1746–1809, Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash on lined off-white laid paper, The plan of the retable is like the half of an octagon. At the front is a representation of the ascension of the Virgin, in presence of the Apostles. On top are two angels. In front of the oblique sides is a statue of a saint. Projecting columns frame the sides. The front has a triangular pediment upon the sides of which angels sit. Above them is a circle with the Dove of the Holy Spirit. The upper part forming a circular pediment with garlands and two angels

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