Project for an altar, Pencil, pen, black ink, brush and grey water color on light yellow paper, Vertical composition of an altar. The mensa is the inner, lower part of the structure. The front of the sepulchre has the shape of a sarcophagus on lion's feet. In the center is an opening with palm branches. The front of the mensa is supported by volutes with cherubim. The coat of arms of Pope Benedict XIV is featured on the sides. In the middle, the tabernacle is shown with a door with the apocalyptic lamb and dove of the Holy Spirit. A scale is featured in the middle

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Size: 3878px × 5727px
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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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