H Beard Print Collection
1608
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1608
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows a fancy parade float on the Arno River in Florence. People in costumes ride a giant golden sheep. Flags and banners wave in the background. It was made for a royal wedding in 1608. The artist copied a design by Giulio Parigi. The print celebrates Medici power with myth and theater. Look for similar prints at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
