Gulio Foggini's Tomba di Galileo

Alternative Title

Gulio Foggini's Monumental Tomb of Galileo Galilei, No. 586

Creator

Unknown

Files

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Creation Date

January 1900

Time Period

circa 1900-1928

Abstract

The cenotaph of Galileo Galilei at the Basilica di Santa Croce (Basilica of the Holy Cross) in Florence, Italy. Santa Croce is also known as the Temple of the Italian Glories.

Alt Text

A tomb with intricate carvings and statues on either side, featuring an arched top and detailed inscriptions at the base. The central relief depicts a reclining figure surrounded by ornate decorations.

Keywords

Giovan Battista Foggini (1625-1725), Tombs, Cenotaphs, Calileo Galilei (1564-1642), Santa Croce (Church : Florence Italy), Catholic Church, Catholic Church buildings, Church buildings

Extent

1 albumen print

Subject: geographic

Florence (Italy)

Physical Collection

Sally Bird Howry Collection of Albumen Photographs

Box

1

Folder

98

Language

Italian

Media Type

Albumen prints

Identifier

H52-00098

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Gulio Foggini's Tomba di Galileo" (1900). Sally Bird Howry Collection of Albumen Photographs. Image 98.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/howry/98