Tomb of Don Pedro de Toledo in San Gracomo degli Spagnuoli, Naples 1540 - 1946
giovannimariglianogiovannidanola
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print, sculpture
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drawing
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light earthy tone
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pencil sketch
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human-figures
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earthy tone
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underpainting
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sculpture
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human
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neutral brown palette
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watercolour illustration
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pencil art
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watercolor
This drawing by Giovanni da Nola, also known as Giovanni Marigliano, depicts the tomb of Don Pedro de Toledo, a Spanish nobleman who was the viceroy of Naples from 1532-1553. The tomb is a complex and ornate monument, featuring numerous statues and reliefs. The tomb is situated in the San Giacomo degli Spagnuoli church in Naples and this 16th-century artwork represents the style of Renaissance architecture and sculpture prevalent at that time.
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