Procession of the Doge of Venice

anonymous, c. 1555 - c. 1560

The processions of the Doge in Venice included six long silver trumpets. These legendary musical instruments, reserved exclusively for the Doge, were bestowed upon the city by Pope Alexander III in 1177 as a reward for the bravery of Doge Ziani, who defended the papacy against German invaders. The trumpets and their sound were a traditional symbol of authority, civic pride, and triumph.

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-OB-9418H
  • Dimensionsheight 380 mm x width 527 mm
  • Physical characteristicshoutsnede

Identification

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    Procession of the Doge of Venice

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    RP-P-OB-9418H

  • Description

    Linksonder: A.

  • Inscriptions / marks

    collector's mark: Lugt 2228

Creation

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    • printmaker: anonymous, Italy
    • publisher: Matteo Pagani, Venice

  • Dating

    c. 1555 - c. 1560

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  • Physical description

    houtsnede

  • Dimensions

    height 380 mm x width 527 mm

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  • Deze prent maakt deel uit van een fries bestaande uit acht prenten die samen een processie van de Doge van Venetië vormen.

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