A Cardinal's Procession
The Met
Artist: Ottavio Leoni (Il Padovano)(Italian, Rome 1578–1630 Rome)
Date: 1621
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on copper
Dimensions: 15 1/2 x 14 3/4 in. (39.4 x 37.5 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Damon Mezzacappa, 2012
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A central figure in red robes leads a procession past a classical building
Detailed Description
A procession of figures moves through an architectural setting under a light blue sky. In the foreground, a group of people occupies the lower left and right, framed by dark architectural elements. On the left, several figures in dark, mostly black, cloaks and hats stand or walk, some with white collars visible. One figure in the center-left wears a dark cloak over a yellow-green garment and holds a golden staff or mace over their shoulder. The central figure is a person in elaborate red robes, including a red square cap on their head and a flowing red cape. They walk towards the right, their left arm slightly bent, holding a small white object. A voluminous white undergarment is visible beneath their cape. To their right, a group of figures in dark blue and black attire, some with white collars, are positioned around them. One figure directly behind the central person holds the train of the red cape. Another figure to the central person's right wears a light blue patterned tunic under a dark cloak. The background features a large classical building with a prominent dome and facade, including steps leading up to an entrance. The building is light gray or white, with architectural details like columns, pediments, and niches. A statue is visible in a niche above the entrance. To the left of the building, a ruined archway and distant landscape elements are visible under a light blue sky with faint clouds. The ground is a light brown or tan path.
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