Date:1881
Description:
Engraving from Frescoes in the Piccolomini Library at Sienna, 1881
Engraving
585mm x 421mm
A cover sheet for a series of engravings of frescoes at the Piccolomini Library, Siena.
The library was commissioned by Pope Pius III, Franceso Todeschini Piccolomini (1439-1503), in honour of his uncle Pope Pius II, Aeneas Piccolomini (1405-1464). It houses frescoes by Pinturicchio and his school depicting ten scenes from the life of Pius II.
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Donor ref: LEAMG : M4282.1995.81 (72/23152)
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