Decorative scrolls of a funerary nature

XVIII century. Coloured wash, Pencil on laid paper.
Not on display

Given its funerary nature (as indicated by the inclusion of skeletons with scythes, a skull and crossbones), this decorative fragment must belong to a group of objects used in funeral rites. The presence of instruments of war, armour, spears and flags suggests the funeral of a knight, a public official or a military dignitary.

The nature of the drawing likens it to the frame and garlands that accompany the projects for the church of San Cayetano executed by the architect, dated 1722 and 1737, and brought to light by Moreno Villa.

Pérez Sánchez, Alfonso E., Catálogo de Dibujos. Vol. I. Dibujos españoles siglos XV-XVII, Madrid, Museo del Prado, 1972, p.99

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Inventory number: D000166
Author: Pedro de Ribera
Title: Decorative scrolls of a funerary nature
Date: XVIII century
Technique: Coloured wash; Pencil
Support: Laid paper
Dimension: Height: 151 mm; Width: 410 mm
Provenance: Bequest of Pedro Fernández Durán y Bernaldo de Quirós, 1931
Entry date: 1931

Bibliography +

Pérez Sánchez, Alfonso E., Catálogo de Dibujos. Vol. I. Dibujos españoles siglos XV-XVII, Museo del Prado, Madrid, 1972, pp. 99.

Other inventories +

Inv. Legado Pedro Fernández Durán, 1931. Núm. 1759.

Inscriptions +

D. Pedro Ribera / Joseph Moleras/ Baigorri (Firmado ?)
Inscribed. Front, center

Update date: 02-06-2026 | Registry created on 28-04-2015

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