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Model

ca. 1674-1786 (made)
Artist/Maker
Aprile, Francesco (sculptors)
Place of origin
Rome (made)

This is a model in terracotta, a study for the monument to Pietro and Francesco Bolognetti in the church of the Sacri Nomi di Gesu e Maria at Rome. The monument is recorded in a source of 1686 as the work of Francesco Aprile. It was not in the church in 1674, and must therefore have been installed between these dates.


Object details

Categories
Sculpture
Monuments
Object type
Model
Materials and techniques
Terracotta
Terracotta
Brief description
Model for the Pietro and Francesco Bolognetti monument, terracotta, Francesco Aprile, Italian, between 1674-1686
Physical description
Model in terracotta, half-length, leaning on a parapet, on each side of which is a putto. Behind is a coat of arms flanked by columns and pilasters.
Dimensions
  • Height: 15in
  • Width: 13in
Gallery label
MODEL FOR A MONUMENT Italian, Rome; about 1681-83 Terracotta By Francesco Aprile Given by Lord Gerald Wellesley through the national Art Collections Fund A study for the monument of Pietro and Francesco Bolognetti in the Church of Gesù e Maria at Rome. The family funded the extensive decoration of the church, which housed several of their monuments. This monument is placed above a confessional in the chapel. The figures representing the two brothers face each other, suggesting conversation. They seem to be spectators of a performance taking place below, and give a strong impression of movement and expression. (1993 - 2011)
Credit line
Gift of Lord Gerald Wellesley through Art Fund
Subjects depicted
Putti
Bolognetti, Pietro
Bolognetti, Pietro
Summary
This is a model in terracotta, a study for the monument to Pietro and Francesco Bolognetti in the church of the Sacri Nomi di Gesu e Maria at Rome. The monument is recorded in a source of 1686 as the work of Francesco Aprile. It was not in the church in 1674, and must therefore have been installed between these dates.
Bibliographic references
  • Raggio, Olga. Catalogue of Italian Sculpture in the Victoria and Albert Museum. Art Bulletin. Vol. L., 1968. p. 104.
  • Pope-Hennessy, John. Catalogue of Italian Sculpture in the Victoria and Albert Museum. London: HMSO, 1964. cat. no. 651. fig. no. 646.
  • Maclagan, Eric and Longhurst, Margaret H. Catalogue of Italian Sculpture. London, 1932. p. 161.
  • Wittkower, Rudolf. Art and architecture in Italy: 1600-1750. Revised edition. London, 1982. p. 315. fig. 205.
  • Bacchi, Adrea. Scultura del '600 a Roma. Milan, 1996. illus. no. 79. p. 774.
Collection
Sculpture Collection
Accession number
A.6-1922

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
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