The Holy Ghost, 1680s (?), Attributed to Giacinto Brandi, Italian, (Roman), 1623 - 1691, 19 1/16 x 9 3/4 in. ( x cm) (sheet), Pen and brown ink and wash over traces of black chalk, Italy, 17th century, This methodically drawn, detailed design was probably a contract drawing, executed by the artist as the final modello for approval by the patron before painting on the project was begun. The airy, brightly lit scene of cherubs floating around the Holy Ghost probably decorated the ceiling of a chapel

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