Artwork
An Elaborate Staircase in a Palace
An Elaborate Staircase in a Palace is an ink drawing by the Baroque artist Bibiena. It dates from 1740 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
An Elaborate Staircase in a Palace is a drawing created by Bibiena in 1740 using pen and brown ink with gray wash.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a grand staircase in a palace, characterized by curved steps, tall columns, and ornate carvings and statues on the walls. The interplay of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and realism.
Technique & Style
Bibiena employed a range of fine lines and gray wash to achieve a convincing representation of the staircase's three-dimensional form. The use of ink and wash allowed for the creation of nuanced shading and texture.
Artist & collection
Stage Design
Side Aisle of San Lorenzo, Florence
Fantasy of a Great Hall with Basketweave Columns
Architectural Capriccio with a Soldier and Dog
Design for a Stage Set: Interior of a Palace with Arcades
Design for Entrance to a Hall
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Palatial Mantelpiece with a Scene of Ancient Sacrifice [recto]
The Interior of Saint Peter's, Rome
