Artwork
Copy after the painting Piccolomini receiving the Cardinal's hat by Pinturicchio in the Libreria Piccolomini, Siena.
Copy after the painting Piccolomini receiving the Cardinal's hat by Pinturicchio in the Libreria Piccolomini, Siena. is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Edward Kaiser. It dates from 1878 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This watercolour depicts a scene from Pinturicchio's fresco in Siena's Libreria Piccolomini.
About this work
Overview
This watercolour depicts a scene from Pinturicchio's fresco in Siena's Libreria Piccolomini. Created by Edvard Kaiser in 1878, it was commissioned by the Arundel Society.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows a ceremonial event where a figure, likely Piccolomini, receives a cardinal's hat amidst a gathering of dignitaries. The setting is a richly decorated room with an altar and ornate windows.
Technique & Style
Kaiser's watercolour captures the fresco's vibrant colours and gold accents. The composition conveys a sense of activity and importance, with the central figure standing out amidst the ornate surroundings.
History & Provenance
The watercolour was later published as a chromolithograph in 1882, accompanying a folio of etchings and an essay on Pope Pius II in 1881.
Artist & collection
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