Design of a catafalque for Ferdinand I, ca. 1825.

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Design of a catafalque for Ferdinand I, ca. 1825.

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Measured elevation of the monument, a truncated obelisk surmounted by a bust, an eagle, arms, and a mourning figure. The monument itself and a peristyle behind are in the Greek Doric order with unfluted shafts and an indented neck. The ornamental sculpture also includes Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and Christian iconography.

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Ferdinand I, King of the Two Sicilies, 1751-1825

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Riolo, Vincenzo 1772-1837

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Italian architect. From the description of Design of a catafalque for Ferdinand I, ca. 1825. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 80906110 ...