An Elaborate Staircase in a Palace

Bibiena (family member)

Associated Names
Bibiena (family member)

Artist, Bolognese, active 18th century

This is an image of an opulently decorated architectural interior. The drawing features a grand staircase with intricate details, surrounded by multiple layers of arches and staircases. The design includes classical architectural elements like Corinthian columns, decorative friezes, and sculptural figures on pedestals. The drawing uses shading and a restrained color palette to add depth to the scene. The level of detail in the drawing captures the grandeur and elegance of the architecture depicted.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with gray wash

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 20.8 x 29.3 cm (8 3/16 x 11 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1974.72.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(sale, Christie's, London, 26 June 1974 no. 72). Purchased 1974 by NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

upper right in graphite: antentino? / F. Bibbiena / N.L. / S?; lower right in graphite: 15; upper left verso in brown ink, underlined: No.17-

Wikidata ID

Q64537663

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