Inscriptions

Inscription #910, S. Croce 174 effigy tomb of Giovanni di Amerigo Benci

Diplomatic Transcription

Sep(ulcrum) Joannis Amerigi Bencii Mercatoris insignis filii patern(a)e pietatis memores faciendu(m) curarunt vix(it) annos LXV. menses sex. dies octo

Translation

The tomb of Giovanni, son of Amerigo of the Benci family, notable merchant, his sons, mindful of paternal piety, took care that it be made. He lived 65 years 6 months 8 days.

Memorial	S. Croce 174 effigy tomb of Giovanni di Amerigo Benci
Taken From	monument
Position	border Ornamental areas of distinct pattern, material, color, or shape around the edge or boundary of something. With regard specifically to tapestries, refers to the areas around the central field outside the inner guard and within the guard that edges the outer sides of the tapestry. For the narrow surfaces showing the 'thickness' or smallest dimension of thin, flat objects, as distinguished from the broad surfaces, see "edges (object components)."
Text Direction	unk
Letterform	Unk
Languages	Latin
Keywords	family named honoree named occupation restoration referenced
Database ID	910