The tomb of Giuliano II de’ Medici, Duke of Nemours

Cornelis Cort, 1570

Michelangelo designed and carved the tombs of Giuliano and Lorenzo de’ Medici in San Lorenzo in Florence. These masterpieces of Renaissance sculpture were a source of inspiration for scores of artists. The Duke of Nemours is represented in the middle of this tomb. Among the nine modelli by Van der Schardt are studies of the duke’s left hand and right leg.

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-BI-6403B
  • Dimensionsheight 438 mm x width 283 mm
  • Physical characteristicsgravure

Identification

  • Title(s)

    The tomb of Giuliano II de’ Medici, Duke of Nemours

  • Series title(s)

    Graftomben van de hertogen De Medici in de San Lorenzo in Florence

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-P-BI-6403B

  • Inscriptions / marks

    collector's mark: Lugt 2228

  • Catalogue reference

    New Hollstein Dutch 218-1(2)


Creation

  • Creation

    • printmaker: Cornelis Cort, Rome
    • after sculpture by Michelangelo
  • Dating

    1570

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    gravure

  • Dimensions

    height 438 mm x width 283 mm


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