Author(s):
faucci, raimondo (around 1760 - around 1800), engraver
di betto, bernardino (known as il pinturicchio) (perugia, between 1454 and 1460 - siena, in 1513), painter
raphael (raffaello santi or sanzi or sanzio, said) (urbino, 26–03–1483 - rome, 06–04–1520), author of the model
other title: the coronation of pius ii at saint peter's basilica, september 3, 1458 (attributed title)
date of production: between 1770 and 1771
dating in century: 18th century
type(s) of object(s): graphic arts
name(s): print
materials and techniques: etching
place(s) of execution/production: siena
dimensions - artwork:
height: 56cm
width: 34cm
description:
engraving reproducing the decor of the libreria piccolomini in siena
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
inscription - bottom, centered "calisto mortuo aeneas cardinalis senen. Acclamatione patrum / apertisq. Suffragiis pont. Deligitur pius. Ii. Nominatur. / generosae picolo mineorum familae / franc. Xav. Rossi typographus dicavt"
registration concerning the author - b. G "raphael urbin inv. "
author inscription - b. M "pinturich. Pinxit"
inscription concerning the author - b. D "raym. Faucci del. Et sculp. 1771. "
iconographic description:
enea silvio piccolomini was elected pope under the name pius ii on august 19, 1458, and crowned at saint peter's basilica on september 3. This engraving reproduces part of the decor of the libreria piccolomini, library of cardinal francesco piccolomini (future pius iii) located in the duomo of siena and dedicated to episodes in the life of his uncle, pope pius ii. Historical commentary:
set of engravings which reproduce the decor of the libreria piccolomini, founded in 1495 by cardinal francesco piccolomini todeschini, future pius iii, to preserve the library of his uncle eneas silvio piccolomini, pius ii. The frescoes which decorate this library were created in the years 1505-1507 by pinturicchio. Ten episodes relate the life of eneas silvio piccolomini. Mode of acquisition: legacy
name of donor, testator, seller: siohan, corrie and robert
date of acquisition: 1991
institution: museum of romantic life
inventory number: csr ag 270. Date: Entre 1770 et 1771.
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