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Panel

c.1490 (made)
Artist/Maker
Pietro Lombardo
Place of origin
Italy (made)

This Istrian stone panel is said to have come from the balcony of the Palazzo Pola at Treviso, built about 1490. Its style fits well with that of the architect and sculptor traditionally associated with the palace, Pietro Lombardo, whose workshop was active in Treviso from 1486. Forming part of the front façade of the palace, the splendid balcony would have been a gathering point for people within the building and a show of status to the outside world.


Object details

Category
Architectural Fittings
Object type
Panel
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Balcony Screen From Treviso
  • Balcony Screen From Treviso
Materials and techniques
Istrian stone
Istrian Stone
Carving
Brief description
Balcony panel, carved, Istrian stone, from a palace in Treviso
Physical description
Panel. pair. Istrian stone, carved in pierced work with a foliated design and dolphins. Said to have come from a balcony of the Palazzo Pola at Treviso, from the workshop of Pietro Lombardo (c.1435-1515), made in about 1490.
Dimensions
  • Height: 35in
  • Width: 28in
Subject depicted
Dolphin (Animal)
Summary
This Istrian stone panel is said to have come from the balcony of the Palazzo Pola at Treviso, built about 1490. Its style fits well with that of the architect and sculptor traditionally associated with the palace, Pietro Lombardo, whose workshop was active in Treviso from 1486. Forming part of the front façade of the palace, the splendid balcony would have been a gathering point for people within the building and a show of status to the outside world.
Bibliographic references
  • List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington Museum acquired during the Year 1882. London, 1883, pp. 9
  • Pope-Hennessy, John. Catalogue of Italian Sculpture in the Victoria and Albert Museum London: Her Majesty's Stationary Office, 1964. pp.523
  • Robinson, J.C, [Letter], The Times. 24/10/1883
  • Michieli. Storia di Treviso. Florence, 1938, pp.137
  • Boucher, Bruce, Andrea Palladio. Arts Council, London, 1975, pp.255
Collection
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
86A-1882

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Record createdJuly 16, 2008
Record URL
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