Design for a Main Altar, Giuseppe Barberi, Italian, 1746-1809, Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash on lined off-white laid paper, The plan of the retable is like the half of an octagon. At the front is a representation of the ascension of the Virgin, in presence of the Apostles. On top are two angels. In front of the oblique sides is a statue of a saint. Projecting columns frame the sides. The front has a triangular pediment upon the sides of which angels sit. Above them is a circle with the Dove of the Holy Spirit. The upper part forming a circular pediment with garlands and two angels above. Angels sit upon the lower ends of the supports near the wall. The mensa stands at the front, with the tabernacle in front of the central panel of the zone with the pedestals. In the oblique ones are escutcheons. Laterally are round pedestals, disposed similarly to -1369, either of them with a group consisting of a standing female figure and two sitting angels. Usual background., Rome, Italy,