A Cardinal's Procession

Ottavio Leoni (Il Padovano)

1621 · Oil on copper · European Paintings

Presumably painted to commemorate an important event in the life of the cardinal depicted, this scene and its figures, largely portraits, have yet to be identified. The lion and eagles on the silver and gold mace in front of the central figure probably reference the cardinal’s coat of arms. The ancient and modern architecture does not align with any known buildings.

Artist

Ottavio Leoni (Il Padovano)

Date

1621

Medium

Oil on copper

Department

European Paintings

Credit line

Gift of Damon Mezzacappa, 2012