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Design for a Paradiso

Design for a Paradiso
 (c. 1588)

Medium
pen and brown ink and brown wash over traces of black chalk; laid down with traces of a gold border
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1950
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
pen and brown ink and brown wash over traces of black chalk; laid down with traces of a gold border
Measurements
26.5 × 38.5 cm (sheet)
Accession Number
2263-4
Department
International Prints and Drawings
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1950
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of the Joe White Bequest
Gallery location
Not on display
Subjects (general)
Human Figures Religion and Mythology
Subjects (specific)
angels (spirits) clouds design drawings glories heaven paradise (doctrinal concept) views from below

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Essay
Doge Pietro Loredano

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