Palazzo Madama, Sunday morning
Painted wood carving
Ivory carving, late medieval
Screen of carved marble, Medieval, mint condition
Coat of arms with dog, marble
Annunciation capital, still painted. No, they were not always grey and dingy as most are now; they were gaily painted. Four-sided rectangular capital. Side 1
This particular capital is from ca. 1400 Side 2
Side 3
Side 4, with musical notation
Carved wood, painted
Unspecified saint, dreamy-eyed or half-baked?
Interior, baroque cupola
Perfect Roman capitals
Carved from solid marble as if free standing; marble lace
More marble lace-work
Reindeer
Rococo ceiling
Now that's a buckle! Medieval
10th C. marble capital, side 1
Sides 2 & 3
Neglected to note name of this beautifully dressed saint
Saint George on high
Unfortunately blurry, stunning faces
Wood and ivory inlay, trompe l'oeil cards!
Absolutely gorgeous, incredibly modern, these are Roman silver spoons. Who said they ate with their fingers?
Sala del Senato
Silk, rococo woodwork
