Who painted French captions to 'La Calvacatura con le sue Cerimonie'?

French captions to 'La Calvacatura con le sue Cerimonie' was painted by Italian 16th Century in 1544.

Where can I see French captions to 'La Calvacatura con le sue Cerimonie'?

French captions to 'La Calvacatura con le sue Cerimonie' is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is French captions to 'La Calvacatura con le sue Cerimonie'?

French captions to 'La Calvacatura con le sue Cerimonie' is associated with Renaissance.

Artwork

French captions to 'La Calvacatura con le sue Cerimonie'

Italian 16th Century , 1544

French captions to 'La Calvacatura con le sue Cerimonie' is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Italian 16th Century. It dates from 1544 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. This engraving, attributed to Antonio Tempesta, is a detailed representation of a ceremonial procession.

Inscription: Inscribed:Titled: "Translation des Escriteaux Italiens annotez par nombres"

About this work

Overview

This engraving, attributed to Antonio Tempesta, is a detailed representation of a ceremonial procession. Created between 1575 and 1630, it depicts a significant event in the Catholic Church.

Subject & Meaning

The print shows the procession for a new pope at the Lateran, with the pope seated on a raised platform carried by men. The scene is crowded with figures and architectural details, capturing the grandeur of the occasion.

Technique & Style

The artwork is characterized by fine lines and intricate detail, showcasing the artist's skill in engraving. The level of detail suggests a high degree of craftsmanship.

History & Provenance

The engraving is accompanied by French captions that describe the various elements of the procession. These captions are not unique to this print, but are associated with multiple artworks.