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Catafalque for Pope Sixtus V; from 'Libro De Catafalchi, Tabernacoli, con varij designi di Porte fenestre et altri ornamenti di Architettura'

Engraver Giovanni Maggi Italian
Designer Domenico Fontana Italian
Publisher Giovanni Giacomo De Rossi Italian
1591
Not on view
Disbound print from 'Libro De Catafalchi, Tabernacoli, con varij designi di Porte fenestre et altri ornamenti di Architettura'. Catafalque designed by Domenico Fontana for the funeral of Pope Sixtus V (1520–1590), which occurred in 1591.

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Object Information
  • Title: Catafalque for Pope Sixtus V; from 'Libro De Catafalchi, Tabernacoli, con varij designi di Porte fenestre et altri ornamenti di Architettura'
  • Engraver: Giovanni Maggi (Italian, 1566–1618)
  • Designer: Domenico Fontana (Italian, Florence 1555–1630 Rome)
  • Publisher: Giovanni Giacomo De Rossi (Italian, Rome 1627–1691 Rome)
  • Date: 1591
  • Medium: Engraving
  • Dimensions: Sheet: 16 3/16 × 10 15/16 in. (41.1 × 27.8 cm)
    Plate: 14 5/8 × 9 13/16 in. (37.2 × 25 cm)
  • Classifications: Books, Prints, Prints-Fete
  • Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1930
  • Object Number: 30.58.5(8)
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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