Ten etchings by Stefano della Bella describing the funeral of Francesco de Medici, held by his brother Ferdinando II, in Florence.
Alternative Title:
Eseqvie del serenissimo principe Francesco
Description:
Description of funeral of Francesco de' Medici, held by his brother Ferdinando II, in Florence., Illustrations: 10 etchings by Stefano della Bella comprising port. of Francesco, large view of church interior with catafalque, and 8 emblems with Latin mottos on shields with skulls & bones which formed part of the decoration of the church. The church view is signed: Stef. della bella Fe. The church view also bears Alfonso Paragi's signature as draughtsman., Includes errata, p. 52., No. 1 of 2 works bound together. Partial ms. note on p. 51., Printer's mark on t.p. (3 fish), incorporating the initials G.B.L. Two decorated initials., and Signatures: A-F⁴G².
Publisher:
Per Gio. Batista Landini,
Subject (Geographic):
Florence (Italy)
Subject (Name):
Della Bella, Stefano, 1610-1664., Medici, Francesco de',--1614-1634--Death and burial., and Parigi, Alfonso, d. 1656.
Subject (Topic):
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Italy--Florence--Early works to 1800.