Offered by Emmanuel Soubielle Works of Art
Design for an Altarpiece
France or Flanders, 17th century
Pen and brown ink, gray wash, and red chalk wash
Minor creases, small holes on the edges, and minor stains
33.6 x 32.2 cm (13.2 x 12.7 inches)
This design chromatically distinguishes the parts of figurative sculptures from the architectural and ornamental elements. The author of this drawing also suggests several variations for the decoration of the work.