Catafalque for Duchess Maria Cesi of Altemps (Hohenems); from 'Libro De Catafalchi, Tabernacoli, con varij designi di Porte fenestre et altri ornamenti di Architettura'

Catalafque designed by Marcus Antonius Magnus Italian

Publisher Giovanni Giacomo De Rossi Italian

1609

Not on view

Disbound print from 'Libro De Catafalchi, Tabernacoli, con varij designi di Porte fenestre et altri ornamenti di Architettura'. This print depicts the catafalque designed by Marcus Antonius Magnus for the funeral of Duchess Maria Cesi of Altemps, which was held in the Church of Sant'Apolinare in Rome, on December 18, 1609.

Artwork Details

Title: Catafalque for Duchess Maria Cesi of Altemps (Hohenems); from 'Libro De Catafalchi, Tabernacoli, con varij designi di Porte fenestre et altri ornamenti di Architettura'
Artist: Catalafque designed by Marcus Antonius Magnus (Italian, active ca. 1609)
Publisher: Giovanni Giacomo De Rossi (Italian, Rome 1627–1691 Rome)
Date: 1609
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(9)
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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