Lion holding Domenico Jacovacci's coat of arms
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| Catalogue ID | 1.93a |
|---|---|
| Artist | Anonymous; Gregorio Tomassini (17th century) (Attributed to) |
| Object type | drawing |
| Date | [1650] |
| Place | Rome |
| Collection | Biblioteca Casanatense (Rome) |
| Inv. no. | I-Rc MS2620 |
| Tech. / support | brown ink, graphite, pen |
| Subject | 25F23(LION) — beasts of prey, predatory animals: lion 44A1 — coat of arms (as symbol of the state, etc.) |
Lion holding Domenico Jacovacci's coat of arms. A landscape in the background, with a tower on the right. In the foreground some vegetation.
Technical aspects suggest a skilled and refined hand, possibly that of the engraver Tomassini, frequently engaged by Jacovacci.
Lion type a) with left paw under shield, recalling the Ashmolean.
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