© Victoria and Albert Museum
Two designs for the tomb of Pope Paul III
Artist: Guglielmo Della Porta (-1577)
Location: Victoria and Albert Museum
Date: 1530 - 1577
Materials: pen and ink
Dimensions: 18 x 16 cm
Grant:
Amount Paid: £250 (Total: £375)
Vendor: David Peel & Company
Review number: 2259 (1966)
Provenance:
John Talman.
Description:
Designs for a well known tomb in St Peter's, but not as large nor splendid as intended. The monument was intended to be free-standing. 8 life-size recumbent nudes were to encircle the base and a great bronze of Pope to be seen from every side.
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