Ceiling Design
Medium
Bound print
Classification
Bound print
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council
Accession Number
1921-6-220-6
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Ceiling Design by Carlo Maria Pozzi (1708)** Nest in the Smithsonian American Art Museum's collection, *Ceiling Design* is bound print created by Italian artist Carlo Maria Pozzi in 1708. This intricate work captures the grandeur of early 18th decorative arts, showcasing Pozzi's vision for ornate ceiling adornments likely intended for palaces or churches. As a bound print—a format where engravings were compiled into volumes for study and reference—it served as a practical tool for architects and patrons, disseminating sophisticated European designs across workshops and libraries. Dating to...