San Pietro in trono
1700-1773
Luigi Vanvitelli, the mastermind behind the colossal Palace of Caserta, here sketches a design that feels like a theatrical stage set for a saint. Saint Peter sits front and center, clutching his iconic keys to heaven, perched atop a throne that explodes with swirling, organic curves and cherubic faces—pure Baroque drama. The tall candles flanking the structure suggest this was a blueprint for a glowing altar piece, meant to draw the eye upward in a dimly lit church. It’s a fascinating glimpse into the mind of a master architect, showing how he applied his grand, sweeping style even to smaller sacred objects.
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- Pen and ink drawing
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