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The Porta Galliera, the entrance gate to Bologna and drawbridge with temporary decorations for the entry of Pope Clement VIII in Bologna in 1598

Guido Reni Italian
1598
Not on view
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.

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Object Information
  • Title: The Porta Galliera, the entrance gate to Bologna and drawbridge with temporary decorations for the entry of Pope Clement VIII in Bologna in 1598
  • Series/Portfolio: Descrittione de gli apparati fatti in Bologna per la venuta di N.S. Papa Clemente VIII
  • Artist: Guido Reni (Italian, Bologna 1575–1642 Bologna)
  • Date: 1598
  • Medium: Etching
  • Dimensions: Sheet (Trimmed): 8 5/8 × 5 13/16 in. (21.9 × 14.7 cm)
  • Classifications: Prints, Ornament & Architecture
  • Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1937
  • Object Number: 37.35.2(2)
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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