Author(s):
faucci, raimondo (around 1760 - around 1800), engraver
di betto, bernardino (called il pinturicchio) (perusa, between 1454 and 1460 - siena, in 1513), painter
raphael (raffaello santi or sanzi or sanzio, dit) (urbino, 26–03–1483 - rome, 06–04–1520), author of the model
other title: enea silvio piccolomini receives the poet's laurels by frederick iii
date of production: between 1770 and 1771
date in century: 18th century
type(s) of object(s): graphic arts
denomination(s): print
materials and techniques: etching
place(s) of execution / realization: siena
dimensions - work:
height: 55. 2 cm
width: 33. 3 cm
description:
engraving reproducing the decor of the libreria piccolomini in siena
brands, inscriptions, hallmarks:
inscription - bottom, centered "hic aeneas afoelice v. Antipapa legatus ad federicum iii. / caesarem missus lavrae corona donatur et inter amicos / eius ac secretarius annumeratur et praeficitur / generosae picolo mineorum familiae / franc. Xav. Rossi typographus dicavit"
registration regarding the test - h. D "tiii"
inscription concerning the author - b. G "raphael urbin inv. "
inscription concerning the author - b. M "pinturich. Pinxit"
inscription regarding the author - b. D "raym. Faucci del et sculp"
iconographic description:
enea silvio piccolomini, secretary to antipope felix v and emperor frederick iii, was awarded poet laureate by the emperor of the holy empire. This engraving reproduces part of the decoration of the libreria piccolomini, the library of cardinal francesco piccolomini (the future pius iii) located in the duomo of siena and dedicated to episodes from the life of his uncle, pope pius ii. Historical commentary:
set of engravings that 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 that decorate this library were made in the years 1505-1507 by pinturicchio. Ten episodes relate the life of eneas silvio piccolomini. Mode of acquisition: legs
name of donor, testator, seller: siohan, corrie and robert
acquisition dates: 1991
institution: museum of romantic life
inventory number: csr ag 273. Date: Entre 1770 et 1771.
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