Curatorial Narrative The “Sketch for the plafond Adoration of Madonna” by Franz Sigrist occupies a pivotal position within the Baroque tradition, its visual mechanics a testament to the artist’s skillful manipulation of light and shadow. The fine brushwork, characteristic of the era, imbues the composition with an almost palpable sense of movement, as if the figures are about to burst forth from the canvas. Rich reds and golds dominate the palette, casting a warm glow across the scene, while dark shadows anchor the composition, lending depth and visual tension.When enlarged to its substantial scale of 54×44, this work’s spatial rhythm is transformed, its chromatic structure exerting a profound influence on the surrounding environment. In a luxury interior, the palette’s emphasis on golds and deep reds would pair strikingly with richly textured materials such as velvet or silk, while the dark shadows would find harmony in the use of