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Triumphal arch for the Emperor Carlo V at Messina
da Caravaggio, Polidoro - Enlarge image
Triumphal arch for the Emperor Carlo V at Messina
- Object:
Drawing
- Place of origin:
Italy (made)
- Date:
early 16th century (made)
- Artist/Maker:
da Caravaggio, Polidoro (artist)
- Materials and Techniques:
Pen and ink drawing
- Credit Line:
Ionides
- Museum number:
CAI.586
- Gallery location:
Prints & Drawings Study Room, level C, case MB2D, shelf IONDIES, box 6
Physical description
Pen and ink architectural drawing depicting a triumphal arch with receding arcade and niche, each framed by caryatids and containing a seated figure, for the Emperor Carlo V at Messina.
Place of Origin
Italy (made)
Date
early 16th century (made)
Artist/maker
da Caravaggio, Polidoro (artist)
Materials and Techniques
Pen and ink drawing
Descriptive line
Pen and ink architectural drawing by Polidoro Caldara (also called Polidoro da Caravaggio), depicting a triumphal arch for the Emperor Carlo V at Messina. Italy, ca. early 16th century.
Materials
Pen and ink
Techniques
Drawing
Subjects depicted
Caryatids; Arches; Arcades
Categories
Designs; Architecture; Drawings; Temporary Architecture
Collection
Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection
