Ink preparatory drawing on paper. 18th-century Northern quadratura artist.

The technique employed appears to be ink on paper, with notable attention to architectural details and dramatic perspectives typical of the Baroque period, as well as figural composition executed with freshness and speed of execution. The subject may be related to biblical narratives such as the Donation of Constantine or similar scenes with enthroned figures and monumental columns from Roman history. Northern Italy or France, early 18th century. The ancient and original paper has been applied to a more rigid paper support for conservation reasons. We are attaching a certificate of authenticity to the sale.