Catafalque for the Funeral of the Duke of Parma Antonio I in the Church of S. Maria Maddalena in Bologna

c. 1731

Antonio Stiassi

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Antonio Stiassi

Artist, Italian, active c. 1731

This is a drawing of an ornate architectural interior with an elaborate altar. The scene features a grand hall with vaulted ceilings, patterns, curtains, and an altar with carvings, statues, and decorative elements. Sculptural figures flank the altar. Tall windows and chandeliers are in the background and along the hall's aisles. The drawing shows intricate designs and textures in fine line work.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Vincent Buonanno

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 49.8 × 37.5 cm (19 5/8 × 14 3/4 in.) trimmed within plate mark

  • Accession Number

    2023.41.13

  • Series Title

    Orazione funebre e descrizione del solenne funerale dell'Altezza serenissima Antonio I...

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Vincent Buonanno, Providence, RI; gift to National Gallery of Art, 2023

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