Ceiling divided into 9 rectangular and 4 square compartments. Central horizontal rectangular panel shows triumph of peace: at left, small genii with wreathes and seated winged victory; at center, pedestal inscribed pace with statue of peace and altar inscribed giano. Behind altar stands priest, before kneel worshipping figures; at right, two females approach altar, one with basket of fruits, one with thyrsus. In four square panels within octagonal compositions are personifications (perhaps athena) of the arts: painting, sculpture, architecture and music or poetry. Date: 1812. Dimensions: 29 x 41.6 cm (11 7/16 x 16 3/8 in.); ; Mat: 40.6 x 55.9 cm (16 x 22 in.). Medium: black chalk, brush and gray wash, ink, paper, pen. Collection: Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. Drawing, Ceiling of Cabinet dedicated to Peace, Palazzo Quirinale, Rome, 1812 (CH 18540083)
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