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ECL-Bn.13:49-2013

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Identification

Title

Amphitheatre of Verona

Title Type

assigned by cataloguer

Comments

Bn 13. 49 and 50 are catalogued together being the two halves of the same image.

Description

Content (description)

The amphitheatre is shown from a high viewpoint so as to illustrate both the exterior and the interior. Many figures are included, with spectators in the amphitheatre, carriages driving round and jousting (?) taking place. At bottom left a draped female sits holding a billowing flag, on which are a cross and a winged lion. Two putti at her feet hold a coat of arms. At bottom right reclines a river god with urn and rudder; by his side is a putto and fruits on the ground.
On a fillet held at each end by putti, five on left, four on right is the inscription: AMFITEATRO DETTO LARENA DI VERONA.
Along the lower edge of Bn 13. 49 is the dedication: AGLI ILLMI SIG. PRONI. COLMI LI SIG. PROVEDITORI A CONSIGLIO DELLA CITTA DI VERONA ..... Valentin Masieri 21 Ge.o. 1696

Content (object)

amphitheatre

Dimensions

height (actual size): 787mm
width (actual size): 484mm

Inscription



Materials & techniques note

copper engraving on paper

Production

Person

Masieri, Valentin (Engraver)

Date

1696

History and association

Previous ownership

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