This drawing shows an ornate urn adorned with cherubs and clouds. The central urn is decorated with scrollwork and flanked by playful cherubs in lively poses. Fluffy clouds surround the urn, creating a heavenly scene with beams of light radiating from the top. Stylized clouds spread across the background, giving the impression of an ethereal environment. The use of sepia tones and fluid lines adds a classical and elegant touch to the composition.
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Glorification of the Host

Italian 18th Century

c. 1700

Medium
pen and iron gall ink on laid paper
Classification
Drawing
Dimensions
overall: 29.5 x 26.3 cm (11 5/8 x 10 3/8 in.)
Culture
Italian
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Gift of Professor William B. O'Neal
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
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