The image features a sculpture of three figures wearing crowns, standing on a pedestal. They wear flowing garments resembling Roman togas and hold a garland. The figures are large and grand, surrounded by architectural elements like columns with ornate designs. Above them is a medallion flanked by cherubs. The monochromatic sculpture appears to be made of stone, exuding a sense of classical elegance.

Descrizione delle feste celebrate in Parma l'anno MDCCLXIX per le auguste nozze di Sua Altezza Reale L'Infante Don Ferdinando colla Reale l'Archiduchessa Maria Amalia.

1769

Medium: bound volume with 1 etched frontispiece, 1 etched and engraved title-page vignette, 36 etchings (6 double-spread), 4 etched head-pieces, 19 etched and engraved tail-pieces, and 8 etched initials
Classification: Volume
Period: 1751 to 1775
Image size: 5086 × 7281px

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The image features a sculpture of three figures wearing crowns, standing on a pedestal. They wear flowing garments resembling Roman togas and hold a garland. The figures are large and grand, surrounded by architectural elements like columns with ornate designs. Above them is a medallion flanked by cherubs. The monochromatic sculpture appears to be made of stone, exuding a sense of classical elegance.

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