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The Humiliation of Emperor Federic Barbarossa before Pope Alexander III and Doge after 1575 17th Century 12 in. x 17 1/2 in. (30.48 cm x 44.45 cm) Palma il Giovane (1544 - 1628) Primary Object Type: Drawing Medium and Support: red chalk, brown ink and wash on paper Credit Line: Arkansas Arts Center Foundation Collection: Purchase, Tabriz Fund. 1991.048.003 Accession Number: 1991.048.003 Comments: Full Title: The Humiliation of Emperor Federic Barbarossa before Pope Alexander III and Doge Sebastiano Ziani This scene depicts the Peace of Venice, signed in 1177 by Pope Alexander III and Holy Roman Emperor Frederick I, known as Barbarossa, or “Red Beard.” Barbarossa spent nearly 20 years battling the Pope for control of the wealthy cities in Lombardy, in Northern Italy. Finally at an impasse, Frederick and Alexander III were hosted by the ruler of Venice, Doge Sebastiani Ziani to sign a treaty. Barbarossa was required to ceremonially humble himself before the Pope. We recognize the defeated Barbarossa, kneeling before the Pope in his signature hat, called a Mitre. The Pope stands next to the Doge, also recognizable because of his distinctive headgear, known as a Corno Ducale. This drawing is likely a study for one of several decorative panels the artist made for the Doge’s palace in Venice in the late sixteenth century.

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