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Relief Set

late 16th century to early 17th century (made)
Artist/Maker

This set of cast bronze reliefs are from the mural monument of Onorato Gaetani, the Sixth Duke of Sermoneta, Knight of the Golden Fleece, General of the Papal Infantry and a distinguished naval commander in the wars against the Turks. The monument is in the church of Sta. Pudenziana in Rome.


Object details

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 11 parts.

  • M/W Relief
  • M/W Relief
  • M/W Relief
  • M/W Relief
  • M/W Relief
  • M/W Relief
  • M/W Relief
  • M/W Relief
  • M/W Relief
  • M/W Relief
  • M/W Relief
Materials and techniques
Cast bronze
Brief description
Set of eleven reliefs in cast bronze, From the mural monument of Onorato Caetani, 6th Duke of Sermoneta.
Physical description
Set of eleven reliefs in cast bronze, including the armorial bearings of the family of Gaetani, Dukes of Sermoneta. From the mural monument of Onorato Gaetani, 6th Duke of Sermoneta, Knight of the Golden Fleece, General of the Papal Infantry, and a distinguished naval commander in the wars against the Turks. Two cartouches with masks above and below are cast in openwork wth the heraldic charge, two bends wavy; three eagels displayed, the crest of the Gaetani, and also borne by them in the 2nd and 3rd quarters of their shield; three naval trophes, consisting of the prow of a ship riding on the waves, with a sword, bow and quiver, and shield, with a Turkish flag bearing a crescent, or with a turban, arrows, and Turkish shield.
Object history
Given by J. H Fitzhenry, Esq.
Subjects depicted
Summary
This set of cast bronze reliefs are from the mural monument of Onorato Gaetani, the Sixth Duke of Sermoneta, Knight of the Golden Fleece, General of the Papal Infantry and a distinguished naval commander in the wars against the Turks. The monument is in the church of Sta. Pudenziana in Rome.
Bibliographic reference
List of Works of Art acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum during the Year 1902 arranged according to the Dates of Acquisition. London: Her Majesty's Stationary Office. Wyman and Sons. 1906. pp.231
Collection
Accession number
832 toJ-1902

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Record createdJune 10, 2009
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