Monumento Sepolcrale dei Fratelli Filippo ed Eustachio de Levis nella Basilica Liberiana
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Title
Monumento Sepolcrale dei Fratelli Filippo ed Eustachio de Levis nella Basilica Liberiana
Subject
TABLE XCV
SEPULCHRAL TOMB OF THE BROTHERS FILIPPO AND EUSTACHIO DE LEVIS
In the Basilica’s Library
SEPULCHRAL TOMB OF THE BROTHERS FILIPPO AND EUSTACHIO DE LEVIS
In the Basilica’s Library
Description
TAVOLA XCV
On the Holy Door of the Liberian Basilica, this monument stands on supported shelves, which contain the mortal remains of a dear brother and sister, who loved their lives together and wanted to remain close after death, so their bodies were placed in this tomb. They were from France, and descended from a noble family of the barons of Guelei and Cousan. The first of these names, also known as Philip Levis Levi was compensated by Pope Sixtus IVfor his rare merits and the nobility of his blood on May 7, 1475, along with a Cardinal priest of the title of St. Peter of Marchillino. The second person mentioned was named Eustace, and he was the archbishop of Arles, which was a position that had also been held by his brother, Fillippo, in 1462 and 1463 until he was promoted by Pope Pius II. The inscriptions that decorate the monument recall the mutual love of the two brother, and depict their mercy, religion, and doctrines, as well as the women who were with them throughout life. The six alcoves that make up the two pillars, on which rests the archway, are decorated with seven heads of winged cherubs, as is occupied by two Saints, and four of the main virtues, under the Effigy of women, who adorned the lives of the dead. The two saints flanking the body of St. Eustace are St. George on the right, and St. Catherine on the left. The four virtues are justice, fortitude, tolerance and prudence: the first with a sword in his hand, the second leading against a column with his symbol, the third engaged in the act of pouring water into a cup of wine, and the last with his typical emblems of the mirror and the snake.
On the Holy Door of the Liberian Basilica, this monument stands on supported shelves, which contain the mortal remains of a dear brother and sister, who loved their lives together and wanted to remain close after death, so their bodies were placed in this tomb. They were from France, and descended from a noble family of the barons of Guelei and Cousan. The first of these names, also known as Philip Levis Levi was compensated by Pope Sixtus IVfor his rare merits and the nobility of his blood on May 7, 1475, along with a Cardinal priest of the title of St. Peter of Marchillino. The second person mentioned was named Eustace, and he was the archbishop of Arles, which was a position that had also been held by his brother, Fillippo, in 1462 and 1463 until he was promoted by Pope Pius II. The inscriptions that decorate the monument recall the mutual love of the two brother, and depict their mercy, religion, and doctrines, as well as the women who were with them throughout life. The six alcoves that make up the two pillars, on which rests the archway, are decorated with seven heads of winged cherubs, as is occupied by two Saints, and four of the main virtues, under the Effigy of women, who adorned the lives of the dead. The two saints flanking the body of St. Eustace are St. George on the right, and St. Catherine on the left. The four virtues are justice, fortitude, tolerance and prudence: the first with a sword in his hand, the second leading against a column with his symbol, the third engaged in the act of pouring water into a cup of wine, and the last with his typical emblems of the mirror and the snake.
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
Citation
Drawn by Francesco M. Tosi
, “Monumento Sepolcrale dei Fratelli Filippo ed Eustachio de Levis nella Basilica Liberiana,” LLB Galleries, accessed January 22, 2025, https://artgalleries.milne-library.org/items/show/327.