Ceiling Decoration with the Allegories of the Four Continents and the Signs of the Zodiac second half 17th century Anonymous, French, 17th century French Based on its style, this ceiling design appears to be French, dating to the late seventeenth or perhaps the beginning of the eighteenth century. Apollo, holding his attribute of the lyre, appears at center, traversing the sky and following the arc of the zodiac. Allegorical figures representing the four continents are centered on each side, and ornamental designs featuring medallions containing scenes in bas-relief fill the corners. Executed
Ceiling Decoration with the Allegories of the Four Continents and the Signs of the Zodiac second half 17th century Anonymous, French, 17th century French Based on its style, this ceiling design appears to be French, dating to the late seventeenth or perhaps the beginning of the eighteenth century. Apollo, holding his attribute of the lyre, appears at center, traversing the sky and following the arc of the zodiac. Allegorical figures representing the four continents are centered on each side, and ornamental designs featuring medallions containing scenes in bas-relief fill the corners. Executed in chalk, ink, and wash, this highly finished design may have been intended as a presentation Ceiling Decoration with the Allegories of the Four Continents and the Signs of the Zodiac 339940
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