Equestrian Tomb of Bernabò Visconti
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Title
Equestrian Tomb of Bernabò Visconti
Description
A marble statue of Bernabò Visconti atop a horse is supported by his raised sarcophagus. The sides of the tomb are carved with different scenes. The front panel, immediately below the head of Visconti and his horse, shows the Four Evangelists. The back depicts the coronation of the Virgin. The side panel originally seen by the congregation of San Giovanni in Conca was the crucifixion. The opposite panel, originally viewed by the choir, shows Christ as the Man of Sorrows.
Creator
Bonino da Campione
Date
circa 1363
Contributor
Ariel Mondlak
Format
Marble, 600 cm in height
Type
Sculpture
Coverage
Originally at San Giovanni in Conca, Milan
Now at Castello Sforzesco, Milan, Italy
Now at Castello Sforzesco, Milan, Italy