Triumphal arch for the Emperor Carlo V at Messina
Drawing
early 16th century (made)
early 16th century (made)
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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.
Object details
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| Title | Triumphal arch for the Emperor Carlo V at Messina (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Pen and ink drawing |
| Brief description | 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. |
| 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. |
| Credit line | Ionides |
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| Accession number | CAI.586 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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