Identification title(s): carrousel in florence in honor of the wedding of ferdinand ii. Object type: print book illustration ornament print object number: rp-p-ob-34. 314. Catalog reference: de vesme (della bella) 50. Jombert (della bella) 58. Orn cat ii 10949. Inscriptions / marks: collector's mark, verso, stamped: lugt 240. Description: leaf with a large central scene of horsemen riding a carousel to music in honor of the wedding of emperor ferdinand ii in florence. Surrounding a frame consisting of sixteen representations of different figures and formations. Manufacture. Manufacturer: printmaker: stefano della bella (mentioned on object), after a drawing by: stefano della bella (mentioned on object). Place of manufacture: italy. Dating: 1637. Physical features: etching. Material: paper technique: etching. Dimensions: plate edge: h 325 mm × w 441 mm explanation this print was used as an illustration in 'descrizione delle feste fatte in firenze per le reali nozze di ferdinando ii gran duca di toscana e vittoria principalsa di urbino', florence 1637. Subject: what: horse in motion riding a horse, ass, or mule; rider, horseman festivities. Where: tuscany. Acquisition: transfer of management 1816. Date: 1637.
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