Project for the elevation of an altar, Pencil, pen, washes and chinese black on paper, Vertical composition of an altar with a retable as wide as the mensa. The central panel of the base has an escutcheon with the word 'SILENT/TIUM' between festoons and drapery. The painting at the center of the altar depicts St. John Nepomuck with stars and a cherubim glory. An angel presents a crucifix to the saint. The pediment is broken with two angels between the cornices., Italy, 1750–1780, religion, Drawing

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
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