Thesis Print with the Farnese Coat of Arms

1622

Not on view

Large thesis print with the coat of arms of the Farnese family, crowned by a cardinal's hat. It may therefore refer to Odoardo Farnese (1573-1626), in particular. A smaller shield with the Borghese dragon is depicted below. The print is characterized by an architectural loggia. The Farnese coat of arms is placed in front of the central arcade and is held up by Minerva and Ceres. Two female personifications are placed within the loggia. Two mottos are included in panels above the soffit. On the left, an image of flowers is combined with the text "MIXTVM VTILE PVLCHRO", and on the right, a unicorn is accompanied by the motto "PLVS OMNIBVS VNVM".

Artwork Details

Title: Thesis Print with the Farnese Coat of Arms
Artist: Cesare Bassano (Italian, 17th century)
Date: 1622
Medium: Engraving
Dimensions: Sheet: 9 1/16 × 12 1/2 in. (23 × 31.7 cm)
Classifications: Albums, Prints
Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1947
Object Number: 47.79.1(192)
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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