Unknown, Within the frame a man in a laurel wreath holds up a small human figurine. A regal-looking woman floats in the clouds nearby. Outside of the frame three young girls with flowing dresses are huddled together., 1758

 Item — Box: 242
Identifier: spc-mss0088-s26-i0281

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Unknown, Within the frame a man in a laurel wreath holds up a small human figurine. A regal-looking woman floats in the clouds nearby. Outside of the frame three young girls with flowing dresses are huddled together.

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Scope and Contents

Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.TIEP.0269; Other stamp identifier: FOTO-FIORENTINI VENEZIA-S. Marco, 307; CV Stamp; Public Notes: This is a basic record created to enable public access to scanned images. Full research on this image is pending. For assistance, please e-mail us at specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu; This is a portion of the ceiling fresco in the wedding room of the Ca' Rezzonico in Venice.

Dates

  • Creation: 1758

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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Biographical / Historical

Subjects: wheels; cherubim; laurel wreaths; figurines; Style period: Late Baroque; Work type: ceiling fresco

Full Extent

1 Items : Image Work Type: photographic print ; Image height (in.): 8.8; Image width (in.): 6.7in.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Physical Description

Physical condition: worn edges; stained; Print type: black and white; Support:

General

Artist Nationality: Italian; Venetian; Artist Status: attributed; Inscription translation text type:

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Repository Details

Repository Details

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