Monumento Sepolcrale di Lucio Mancini nel Chiostro de SS. Apostoli

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Title

Monumento Sepolcrale di Lucio Mancini nel Chiostro de SS. Apostoli

Subject

TABLE LXXXVIII
SEPULCHRAL TOMB OF LUCIO MANCINI
Of the Cloister of the Holy Apostles

Description

TAVOLA LXXXVIII
Whoever came to for a beautiful day in the Church of the SS. Apostles could not stop looking at this great monument which was created, along with those that were erected during the sixteenth century. At first glance, it is clearly perceived to be intended to perpetuate the memory of some unknown captain, so there are weapons, eagles, trophies, and laurels rather than ornaments. The artist truly made the monument too lavish, so that the eye cannot focus on any particular part, especially at the middle, where there is a recumbent statue of the deceased, and minute details are indented all over. But we will leave such investigations to the duty of others, who we believe will have the appropriate care. I will continue, as I have in the other tables, with the summary description. But first, you will have to consider what was said above, for today you cannot see this beautiful work in the interior of the church, but rather, it is in the cloister. And, what is worse is that it is in such bad conditions that you can hardly see it. With great care, we have been able to rummage through the corners of the cloister, and eventually reassemble everything, finding much of the monument scattered in small remnant that are easy for the eye to miss. First, continuing from the descriptions, and we will start at the base, where signs discussing the noble family who is responsible for the admission of this monument, and will next move up the stacked pillars, that are adorned with all types of military decorations and rich entablatures. Under this is a semicircle covered with simple lines that help the venerated image of Our Lady stand, supported in the air by angels. In the center, resting on a kind of case, is the statue of the departed with a hand on a sword, and his right arm resting. And with what seems to be references to his hard earned military pursuits, this monument is made as a reminder of the perils of war. The urn is supported by two eagles with outstretched wings, each snatching a tortoise in her claws, alluding to the victories of the noble and courageous warrior that is resting here. He was called Lucio Mancini, and was Roman. He felt very naturally inclined to weapons, and became very useful to the Republic of St. Mark, the republic for which he always fought bravely for, reaping praise and fortunes with every conquest. He was considered to be a great captain, who was very honored and envied by all, and was taken from life far too young, filling those who knew him with inconsolable grief and sorrow. And this is why his great love built this tomb for him, so that he would have a place to remain when he took his final trip, since he had hope his pious soul would be delivered to his spouse in heaven, where the good can find peace. Also, their bones were incinerated together in this urn, a testament to the tender love of the couple.

Creator

Drawn by Francesco M. Tosi

Publisher

Presso l'Editore Proprietario

Date

15th and 16th Sculpture

Contributor

Unknown Donor

Rights

Geneseo Foundation

Relation

Volumes 1, 2, 3, and 5

Format

20 x 16

Language

Italian

Type

Print

Identifier

Italian Monuments in Rome created during the 15th and 16th Century

Coverage

Prints were made circa 1835 to 1860

Files

IMG_6014_edited.jpg

Citation

Drawn by Francesco M. Tosi , “Monumento Sepolcrale di Lucio Mancini nel Chiostro de SS. Apostoli,” LLB Galleries, accessed December 23, 2024, https://artgalleries.milne-library.org/items/show/320.