Il Marzocco, Donatello

c. 1896

John Russell Pope

Associated Names
John Russell Pope

Artist, American, 1874 - 1937

This is an image of two stone pillars with lion sculptures at the top. The pillars feature detailed carvings and the lion sculptures are seated, one holding a shield with an emblem. The pillars have classical motifs and floral patterns. The background is plain, accentuating the architecture and stone textures.

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lower right in graphite: "Il Marzocco" .Donatello. / Florence. / Drawn to Scale. 1" = 1 foot. / John Russell Pope.; upper right in graphite, circled: 10; upper left verso in b lue pencil: Pencil Points / Fig 15 / Block (illegible) of as much / of (illegible) elevation of pede stal / as possible.

Wikidata ID

Q64583894

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