Project for an Alter
Elevation of an alter with alternative designs. At top, a triangular pediment topped with angels and a cross. At sides, columns are raised to different heights. Niche and tablet below are empty and undecorated.
Credit: Museum purchase through gift of various donors
c. 1640-50
Pen and bistre, brush and wash on paper
1901-39-1467
Image and text © Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, 2020
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