Painting study · Tempera
Tarquinius Priscus Entering Romec. 1470 · Study 1942.646
Jacopo del Sellaio (Italian, c. 1441–1493)
c. 1470
Recorded as tempera on wood, mounted on canvas, this horizontal work measures 165.4 × 41 cm using the museum’s unframed dimensions. Explore the museum’s context and compare the format with a wall of your choice.
Museum collection reference. This work is not offered for sale by Physical Art For Crypto. Museum attribution does not imply a partnership or endorsement.
Context from the museum
Originally the front of a bridal chest, this panel was later removed and framed like a painting. At left, the Etruscan prophetess Tanaquil foresees her husband’s entry into Rome. En route, an eagle snatched his hat, then returned it as they approached the city, which Tanaquil interpreted as a good omen. Ancient triumphal processions, closely connected to ancient sarcophagi, were common subjects for bridal chests. Here Tanaquil is a model for a supportive, dutiful wife.
Museum description reproduced from its CC0 open-access record. Read the original catalog entry.
A detail to notice
This painting utilizes continuous narrative; the same figures appear multiple times as the story unfolds from left to right.
Observation supplied by the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Read the dimensions before the image
The selected unframed measurement for Tarquinius Priscus Entering Rome is 165.4 cm wide and 41 cm high, equivalent to approximately 65.1 × 16.1 inches. Dividing width by height gives a format ratio of 4.03:1. The rectangular bounding area is 0.68 square meters; it describes the measured footprint, not the amount of paint or the monetary value.
On an illustrative 300 cm wall, the recorded width occupies 55.1% of the span before adding a frame. A centered placement leaves approximately 67.3 cm on each side before adding a frame. These are calculations by Physical Art For Crypto using museum measurements. They are not the museum’s display recommendations.
Questions to bring to your own collection
With Tarquinius Priscus Entering Rome in view, identify one feature you can point to, then distinguish what the museum records from your personal response. Keep its medium, tempera on wood, mounted on canvas, in your notes when comparing contemporary works.
- Which part of this horizontal composition catches your eye first?
- Would a 165.4 cm width still suit the space after allowing for furniture and a frame?
- What surface detail would you need to see in person or in a close photograph?
Explore physical scale
How large would this format feel on your wall?
Use this museum work’s recorded format as a reference. Adjust a blank wall and optional frame allowance to compare proportions. The museum painting is an educational reference and is not for sale here.
Calculation: outside width = recorded width + twice your frame allowance. This is a proportion study, not an installation assessment. It excludes furniture, hardware, load capacity, depth and delivery clearance. The display image may include margins absent from the recorded measurement.
Compare formats with the studio collection
These Lei-Kol works have the closest width-to-height ratios in the current catalog. This is a geometry comparison, not a claim of artistic similarity, equivalent value, or association with the museum artist.
| Painting | Width × height | Format ratio | USD catalog price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bipolar | 60 × 48 in | 1.25:1 | $3,499 |
| Brick and Mortar | 60 × 48 in | 1.25:1 | $3,499 |
| Dominion | 60 × 48 in | 1.25:1 | $3,499 |
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