Object Details
Print Maker
Nicoletto da Modena, Italian, active 1500 – 1522
Publisher
Antonio Salamanca, Italian, ca. 1500 - 1562
Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
A vertical ornamental motif, bilaterally divided, shows a winged figure, holding trumpets and palm leaves, and supporting a bird cage. Upper level, two seated figures write on tablets that read S.P.Q.R. (The Roman Senate and People) and D.M.A.N. Two bound captives sit beneath a military trophy. In the center of the panel, a winged figure supporting a birdcage holds trumpets and palm leaves, symbols of victory. At the top, two seated Roman senate and people. Two bound captives sit beneath a military trophy and above a small ornamental battle scene.
Credit Line
Museum purchase through gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt
Date
ca. 1507
Accession Number
1946-29-3
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
Type
ornament
Object Name
Print
Type
Print
Medium
Engraving on off-white laid paper
Dimensions
H x W: 26.2 × 13 cm (10 5/16 × 5 1/8 in.)
Mat: 45.7 × 35.6 cm (18 × 14 in.)
made in
Italy
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Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
chndm_1946-29-3