Design for a Catafalque for the Memorial Service of a Pope, probably Clement XI
Unknown Maker
A tower-like structure, with, on top, the tiered papal crown upon two cushions. Two crying angels with standards, the left depicting the crown, the right depicting the coat of arms of Clement XI (only the shield with the charges).
Credit: Museum purchase through gift of various donors and from Eleanor G. Hewitt Fund
1721
Pen and black ink, brush and sepia, gray watercolor on paper
1938-88-3615
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