Felipe Marcaggi

Italian, active 18th century

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This is a drawing of an ornate decorative page dedicated to Elisabetta Petrowna, the Empress of all Russias. The page features a sonnet beneath the title, embellished with detailed illustrations. Cherubs hold a draped fabric at the top center, with the left and right borders adorned with scrolls and floral motifs. At the bottom left, there is a depiction of an angelic figure seated with a trumpet, looking upward. Another cherub rests on ornate scrollwork at the bottom right, near an Italian inscription. The artistry of the page displays a blend of baroque ornamental elements, emphasizing luxury and grandeur in its classical design.
Dante Alighieri, Giuliano Giampiccoli, Giuseppe Magnini, Filippo Rizzi, Gaetano Zompini, Bartolommeo Crivellari, Antonio Zatta, La Divina Commedia, 1757-1758, large quarto volume with 228 etched illustrations, William B. O'Neal Fund, 2022.98.1

La Divina Commedia

Dante Alighieri, Giuliano Giampiccoli, Giuseppe Magnini, Filippo Rizzi, Gaetano Zompini, Bartolommeo Crivellari, Antonio Zatta · 1757-1758 · large quarto volume with 228 etched illustrations ·  Accession ID  2022.98.1