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Descrizione delle feste celebrate in Parma l'anno MDCCLXIX per le auguste nozze di Sua Altezza Reale L'Infante Don Ferdinando colla Reale l'Archiduchessa Maria Amalia.

Various Engravers after Ennemond Alexandre Petitot

National Gallery of Art

The image features a sculpture of three figures wearing crowns, standing on a pedestal. They wear flowing garments resembling Roman togas and hold a garland. The figures are large and grand, surrounded by architectural elements like columns with ornate designs. Above them is a medallion flanked by cherubs. The monochromatic sculpture appears to be made of stone, exuding a sense of classical elegance.

Artwork Details

Date
1769
Medium
bound volume with 1 etched frontispiece, 1 etched and engraved title-page vignette, 36 etchings (6 double-spread), 4 etched head-pieces, 19 etched and engraved tail-pieces, and 8 etched initials
Dimensions
5086 × 7281 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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