Temporary Decorations for the Funeral of Pedro II, King of Portugal

Various artists/makers

1707

Not on view

Artwork Details

Overview

Title: Temporary Decorations for the Funeral of Pedro II, King of Portugal
Designer: Designed by Carlo Fontana (Italian, Bruciate near Como 1638–1714 Rome)
Engraver: Engraved by Domenico Mariano Franceschini (Italian, active 18th century)
Engraver: Engraved by Geronimo Frezza (Italian, active 17th century)
Engraver: Engraved by Nicola Oddi (Italian, 1672–1717 Rome)
Subject of book: About Pedro II, King of Portugal (1648–1706) 's funerary monuments
Date: 1707
Medium: Engraving
Dimensions: Overall: 19 11/16 x 15 15/16 x 11/16 in. (50 x 40.5 x 1.8 cm)
Classification: Books
Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1974
Object Number: 1974.618
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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