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| Keywords: Costopolino Aliverti - Coffered Ceiling from the Palazzo Aliverti - Walters 64154 - Detail.jpg This coffered ceiling a fine example of Late Renaissance architectural desgin originiated in a Milanese palace belonging to the nobleman Costopolino Aliverti died 1582 and was masterfully carved by two local craftsmen It would have been a splendid complement to the frescoes that covered the walls below The decoration includes uplifting sayings in Latin carved into plaques such as EX LABORE GLORIA ORITUR Glory arises from hard work Henry Walters purchased this ceiling through a Venetian dealer in 1903 He removed it from its original location in Milan and had it incorporated it into his museum The shape of the room the Chamber of Wonders is based on the dimensions of the ceiling The attached photograph of a single section was taken when the ceiling parts were being unpacked Since it is now hard to photograph in its entirety you'll need to visit the Chamber of Wonders to fully experience it See the article by C D Dickerson III A Renaissance Ceiling in Baltimore from the Palazzo Aliverti in Milan in The Journal of the Walters Art Museum 63 issue year 2005; published 2009 between 1563 1564 Renaissance carved wood with gilt and polychromy L 560 3/8 x W 304 13/16 in 1423 42 x 774 19 cm accession number 64 154 26006 Giuseppe Piccoli Venice prior to 1903 Henry Walters city Baltimore Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters 1903 Transcription EX LABORE GLORIA ORITUR; Translation Glory arises from hard work place of origin Palazzo Aliverti in Milan Italy Walters Art Museum license Renaissance reliefs in the Walters Art Museum Costopolino Aliverti Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs artist review | ||||
