Zuanne I (Zanin) Alberghetti

Alberghetti I, Giovanni
Alberghetti, Zanin I

Ferrarese, active 1491/1504

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The sculpture is a decorative bell with intricate relief designs depicting scenes of figures engaged in various activities amid patterns of leaves and vines. Cast in metal, the bell has a dark bronze color with a weathered surface. The top of the bell features a rounded handle. The bell is ornamented with detailed figures and text, showcasing the craftsmanship involved in its creation.
Zuanne I (Zanin) Alberghetti, Hand Bell with Portrait of Lodovico Maria Sforza, 1451-1508, called Il Moro, 7th Duke of Milan, and Figures of Hercules, possibly 1491/1497, bronze//Medium brown patina, Samuel H. Kress Collection, 1957.14.110

Hand Bell with Portrait of Lodovico Maria Sforza, 1451-1508, called Il Moro, 7th Duke of Milan, and Figures of Hercules

Zuanne I (Zanin) Alberghetti · possibly 1491/1497 · bronze//Medium brown patina ·  Accession ID  1957.14.110