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The wedding of Simonetta Cattaneo and Marco Vespucci

Maestro dei Cassoni | 16th century

Currently on display: Palazzo Farnese Civic Museums, Art Gallery

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This example of a wedding chest pediment bears witness to the flourishing activity of Tuscan workshops in the mid-15th century, which produced such pieces for important weddings. Precious elements of the late Gothic style blend with an already classical aesthetic and with historical or mythological motifs. 

 

 
Technical Information
Type of work
Front of caison
Field of study
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Artisitc movement
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Material
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Technique
Tempera on board
Measurements
Cm 50x143
Condition
Good
Date of restoration
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Inventory number
167
Origin
The Rizzi-Vaccari Collection
Location
Room 3 Art gallery, Civic Museums of Palazzo Farnese
Exhibition

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