The Story
A Cardinal's Procession by Ottavio Leoni (Il Padovano).
Gift of Damon Mezzacappa, 2012.
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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A Cardinal's Procession
Ottavio Leoni (Il Padovano)
Period
Baroque
Theme
Daily Life
Medium
Oil on copper
Current Location
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
The Story
A Cardinal's Procession by Ottavio Leoni (Il Padovano).
Gift of Damon Mezzacappa, 2012.
“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”
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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.