Project for the modernization of an altar, Pencil, pen, chinese ink and wash on paper, Horizontal composition with two variations of an altar. The altar on the left, titled 'Stato attuale dell' Altare,' is shown only in pencil outlines. It has pilasters and a couped pediment with a high central frame. The altar on the right, titled 'Stato di riforma,' has three panels at the front of the mensa. The niche in the retable is framed with mouldings and acanthus scrolls in the wedges. Ionic columns on both sides support the entablature, which has a dove inside its pediment.

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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