Petrarch and Laura
Panel
18th century (made)
18th century (made)
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These reliefs representing Francesco Petrarca(A.4-1916) and Lura(A.4A-1916) are casts from two marble reliefs. It is difficult to assess the probable quality of the original reliefs from these casts, but they may have been the work of a minor Florentine sculptor active in the fifteenth century. These casts were probably made in the second half of the eighteenth century, when the original reliefs enjoyed their highest reputation.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Title | Petrarch and Laura (popular title) |
| Materials and techniques | Plaster cast |
| Brief description | Two plaster panels of Petrarca and Laura. Perhaps Florentine, 18th century. |
| Physical description | Two plaster panels of Francesco Petrarch and Laura. |
| Production | cast from the 15th century originals, perhaps made in Siena |
| Summary | These reliefs representing Francesco Petrarca(A.4-1916) and Lura(A.4A-1916) are casts from two marble reliefs. It is difficult to assess the probable quality of the original reliefs from these casts, but they may have been the work of a minor Florentine sculptor active in the fifteenth century. These casts were probably made in the second half of the eighteenth century, when the original reliefs enjoyed their highest reputation. |
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| Accession number | A.4 to B-1916 |
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| Record created | February 10, 2009 |
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