Monumento Al Vescovo Lambertini Da Bologna 1897

Giuseppe Barberis created this print of the Monumento Al Vescovo Lambertini Da Bologna using engraving, likely in the late 19th century. The tomb, of the former Bishop of Bologna, offers a glimpse into the religious and social values of its time. The sculpted figures, likely saints and other religious figures, point to the central role of the church in civic life in Italy, and Bologna in particular. The tomb, designed to impress, acts as a statement of power as well as faith. Note the Bishop's coat of arms prominently displayed, a visual shorthand that communicates a legacy of power and influence. To fully understand this print and the monument it depicts, we might turn to local histories of Bologna, church records, and genealogical research to understand the social and institutional roles that Lambertini and his family occupied. Works of art such as this one offer a window into the past, but it is through careful research that their true significance emerges.