Façade of the church of San Lorenzo in Florence, decorated with the emperor's arms, four figures of death flanking the three entrances, the two in center on horseback, a large angel above central door, from "Ceremonies for the Funeral of Emperor Ferdinand II" (Funérailles de l'empereur Ferdinand II)
Artwork Details
- Title: Façade of the church of San Lorenzo in Florence, decorated with the emperor's arms, four figures of death flanking the three entrances, the two in center on horseback, a large angel above central door, from "Ceremonies for the Funeral of Emperor Ferdinand II" (Funérailles de l'empereur Ferdinand II)
- Series/Portfolio: Ceremonies for the Funeral of Emperor Ferdinand II (Funérailles de l'empereur Ferdinand II)
- Artist: Stefano della Bella (Italian, Florence 1610–1664 Florence)
- Date: 1637
- Medium: Etching; second state of two
- Dimensions: Sheet: 9 9/16 x 8 9/16 in. (24.3 x 21.7 cm)
- Classifications: Prints, Ornament & Architecture
- Credit Line: Bequest of Phyllis Massar, 2011
- Object Number: 2012.136.444.3
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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