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Designs of Italian Decoration

Drawing
19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Copy of the ceiling decoration originally by Ridolfo Ghirlandaio in the Chapel of Palazzo Vecchio, Florence. The image is only partially complete with colours but shows scenes of evangelists and crucifixion. There is also imagery of putti, scrollwork decoration and inscriptions.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleDesigns of Italian Decoration (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Ludwig Gruner; decoration of ceiling at the Chapel of Palazzo Vecchio, Florence
Physical description
Copy of the ceiling decoration originally by Ridolfo Ghirlandaio in the Chapel of Palazzo Vecchio, Florence. The image is only partially complete with colours but shows scenes of evangelists and crucifixion. There is also imagery of putti, scrollwork decoration and inscriptions.
Dimensions
  • Length: 13 1/2in (Note: Taken from departmental record)
  • Width: 13 1/2in (Note: Taken from departmental record)
Association
Collection
Accession number
3101

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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