Upper Paneling from a Sacristy Armoire

Giuliano da Maiano

Cleveland Museum of Art

Dark brown wooden paneling with intricate carvings, divided into five rectangular sections by vertical grooves. The paneling has a long, horizontal top section with decorative molding and carved Latin text. Top section has a row of small, ornate carvings at intervals, one at each corner and one in the second and fourth sections. Each of the five sections has a carved floral design. The second section features a small, gold-colored insert with carvings. The background behind the paneling fades from dark gray at top to white at bottom.