Stefano Della Bella

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Stefano Della Bella

1610-1664

The Exequies of the Emperor Ferdinand II, S. Lorenzo, Florence, 1637

1637

Pen and brown ink, over black chalk, on laid paper.

8 3/16 x 9 3/4 inches (208 x 248 mm)

Purchased as the gift of the Fellows.

1964.13

Notes:

Study for the plate labeled "Catafalco" in [Raffaello Rondinelli], "Esequie della Maestà dell'Imperadore Ferdinando II ..." Florence, 1637.
Watermark: Kneeling pilgrim with cross inside shield. Watermark, beta radiograph. pilgrim, kneeling figure, fross, shield. 140953wm_1964_13_WM_beta.jpg

Provenance:

Herbert Bier, London.

Bibliography:

Adams, Frederick B., Jr. Fourteenth Annual Report to the Fellows of the Pierpont Morgan Library, 1965 & 1966. New York : Pierpont Morgan Library, 1967, p. 117.
Pierpont Morgan Library. Review of Acquisitions, 1949-1968. New York : Pierpont Morgan Library, 1969, p. 171.

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