Irregular Borders Collection
"Irregular Borders: Exploring the Intricacies of Artistic Boundaries" Step into history as you view ancient Roman ruins
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"Irregular Borders: Exploring the Intricacies of Artistic Boundaries" Step into history as you view ancient Roman ruins, with an arch and a triangular-pedimented doorway that whisper tales of a bygone era. Sketches on the wall reveal tomb skeletons from the 1630-40s, captured in pen brown ink, offering glimpses into mortality and the passage of time. A bearded prophet stands tall, attended by a bishop and two male saints. Their presence evokes a sense of divine glory and spiritual guidance. Delve into studies of four figures on recto composition sketches, showcasing the artist's meticulous attention to detail and his exploration of human form. Designs for ceiling decoration related to Virgil's sixth canto transport you to another realm where myth intertwines with reality in harmonious beauty. Discover a design for half apsidal space enclosing an organ from 1700-1780. The intricate craftsmanship reflects both artistic prowess and functional purpose. A female figure dressed in antique style strides confidently to the right, symbolizing strength and resilience through time immemorial. Witness the coronation of the Virgin surrounded by heavenly hosts in this stunning 17th-century masterpiece that captures celestial majesty at its finest. Framed designs for an altar dating back to ca 1710-20 showcase exquisite pen brown ink work, exemplifying devotion and reverence within religious spaces. Marvel at designs for wall decorations adorning funeral monuments. These intricately decorated pieces pay homage to those who have passed while celebrating their lives lived fully. The head of a bearded man wearing a hood profile facing left invites contemplation about identity, mystery shrouded behind enigmatic eyes gazing into eternity itself. On verso lies two studies capturing Pope's left hand - delicate lines etched onto paper between 1550-1600 offer insight into papal power dynamics during that era.