Tomb of Prince Theodosio de Braganza
Prince Theodosio de Braganza was the eldest son of King John of Portugal. He was the brother of Charles II's queen. On a base with three steps four pillars support a canopy. At the apex two cherubs hold the arms of Portugal. Beneath the canopy is a black draped tomb on top of which a crown rests on two cushions.
Artwork Details
- Title: Tomb of Prince Theodosio de Braganza
- Artist: Wenceslaus Hollar (Bohemian, Prague 1607–1677 London)
- Subject: Related person Prince Teodósio Prince of Brazil, Duke of Braganza (Portuguese, 1634–1653)
- Date: 1653
- Medium: Etching; second state of two
- Dimensions: Plate: 6 1/8 × 4 13/16 in. (15.6 × 12.2 cm)
Sheet: 6 7/16 in. × 5 in. (16.3 × 12.7 cm) - Classification: Prints
- Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1920
- Object Number: 20.81.3.290
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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