Triumphal arch surmounted by a statue representing the city of Bologna, buildings seen through the arch below, a temporary decoration for the entry of Pope Clement VIII in Bologna in 1598

Guido Reni Italian

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Plate from 'Descrittione de gli apparati fatti in Bologna per la venuta di N.S. Papa Clemente VIII', a book containing a description of the festivities for Pope Clement VIII's entry to Bologna and eight etchings by Reni illustrating the temporary decorations made for the event, published by Vittorio Benacci in Bologna in 1598. A second edition containing an additional plate was published by Benacci in 1599 and a later edition (undated) was published by Gioseffo Longhi. The arch was constructed out of bricks and was painted.

Triumphal arch surmounted by a statue representing the city of Bologna, buildings seen through the arch below, a temporary decoration for the entry of Pope Clement VIII in Bologna in 1598, Guido Reni (Italian, Bologna 1575–1642 Bologna), Etching

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