Design for a Ceiling Decoration with a Star and Strapwork

Artist: Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Artwork: Design for a Ceiling Decoration with a Star and Strapwork
Description: This is a preparatory drawing by Piranesi for a ceiling decoration. The design is based on a starburst motif, with eight radiating arms. The arms are decorated with strapwork and floral motifs. The design is enclosed in a circle, and the outer edge is decorated with a Greek key pattern.
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