Design for an altar, Giuseppe Barberi, Italian, 1746–1809, Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash on lined off-white laid paper, The mensa stands upon a half-circular platform to which steps lead. Four angels stand upon parts of of columns upon high pedestals and support half of a crown with curtains as baldachin. Laterally in front are two statues of angels with candles. Above, at right, is a rough pen sketch with the idea of having the angels standing immediately upon the pedestals., Rome, Italy, 1746-1809, architecture, Drawing

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