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Explanation

  • Thorvaldsen was a member of a number of art academies. In 1808 he became a member of Accademia di San Luca, the Roman academy of art. The name San Luca comes from the apostle Luke, who according to tradition painted the Virgin Mary with the Infant Jesus. Thorvaldsen wore this coat at academy meetings.

Dimension

  • Width 113 cm