Ontwerp voor een scenografisch Paasaltaar
Baldassare Franceschini
1645 - 1649
Medium
pen
Dimensions
394; 412
About this artwork
height 412 mm x width 394 mm
Art Historical Context
**Ontwerp voor een scenografisch Paasaltaar** by Baldassare Frances, also known as Il Volterrano (1611–1690), is a captivating pen drawing from around 1645–1649. Measuring 412 mm high by 394 mm wide, this sketch outlines a theatrical Easter altar, blending architecture, sculpture, and illusionistic effects. Franceschini, a prominent Florentine Baroque artist influenced by Pietro da Cortona, excelled in dynamic frescoes and intricate designs that brought religious scenes to life. Created during the height of the Baroque era, the work reflects the Counter-Reformation's emphasis on sensory spect...