Graphic works in the style of international mannerism form the important section of the museum's Print Collection. The heart of this section is represented by the Fontainebleau School. From 1528 on, a group of French and Italian artists were working in Fontainebleau decorationg the palace for the French king, François I. Many of the decoration designs were also turned into prints. The scene here, showing an elephant decorated with fleur-de-lys, is derived form a painted decoration.
Specifications
| Title | The Royal Elephant |
|---|---|
| Material and technique | Etching, printed in red |
| Object type |
Print
> Two-dimensional object
> Art object
|
| Location | This object is in storage |
| Dimensions |
Height 289 mm Width 428 mm |
|---|---|
| Artists |
:
Antonio Fantuzzi
: Rosso Fiorentino |
| Accession number | L 1970/2 (PK) |
| Credits | Purchased with the support of Lucas van Leyden Foundation, 1970 |
| Department | Drawings & Prints |
| Acquisition date | 1970 |
| Creation date | in circa 1542 |
| Material | |
| Object | |
| Technique |
Etching
> Manual
> Intaglio printing techniques
> Printing technique
> Technique
> Material and technique
|
| Geographical origin | Italy > Southern Europe > Europe |
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