This significant exhibition at the Royal Collections Gallery unveils a 1649 historical document from the Archivio di Stato di Roma. It details specifications for bronze casts of ancient sculptures commissioned by Diego Velázquez during his second Italian journey. Visitors can explore the artistic collaborations and the profound significance of this documentary heritage in art history.
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This exhibition showcases a historical document from the Archivio di Stato di Roma, detailing specifications for bronze casts of ancient sculptures during Diego Velázquez's second trip to Italy. It highlights collaborations with Spanish museums and the significance of documentary heritage.
This exhibition centers around a crucial document from the Archivio di Stato di Roma, dated December 13, 1649. This contract, made during Diego Velázquez's second trip to Italy, outlines the specifications for bronze casts of three significant ancient sculptures: the _Villa Montalto Germanicus_, the _Caetani Satyr_, and the _Vitteleschi Discoforus_. The casts were executed by Giovanni Pietro del Duca and Cesare Sebastiani under the supervision of Juan de Córdoba, Philip IV’s agent in Rome. These sculptures were intended to adorn significant rooms in the Royal Palace of Madrid. The exhibition also touches upon subsequent commissions for bronze lions and firedogs designed by Alessandro Algardi and completed by his assistants, further illustrating the artistic and curatorial endeavors of the period. The display is part of a collaborative project involving the Archivio di Stato di Roma, Patrimonio Nacional, the Museo Nacional del Prado, and the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, emphasizing the value of documentary heritage.
Admission to the Royal Collections Gallery and temporary exhibitions is included with general admission to the Plaza de la Armería. Opening hours are Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 8 pm, and Sundays and Bank Holidays from 10 am to 7 pm.
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