Drawing, Ascension of the Virgin, late 18th century, Sebastiano Galeotti

Vertical rectangle, design for a circular ceiling painting. At the bottom is a group of angels lifting the virgin mary to heaven. Christ and donor (?) or god the father, raising a crown together, are shown in clouds above. Date: late 18th century. Dimensions: 34.5 x 33.5 cm (13 9/16 x 13 3/16 in.). Medium: brush and gray wash, laid paper, pen and brown ink. Collection: Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. Drawing, Ascension of the Virgin, late 18th century (CH 18548509)