generic term for grave marker found on a wall or ceiling/vault to draw attention to a floor tomb or grave; sometimes called a "formella" in Italian scholarship when referring to a framed stone block
Decorative Elements
shield
shield-like motif, with a form combining oval and triangular elements, typically having three sides, often rounded, with the form being wider at the top and tapering to a point at the bottom; often elaborated with strap-work, scrolls, and mantling
Alternate Names: shield of arms
Getty ID: 300247394
arms
the escutcheon, or shield, carries the arms in the heraldic achievement
Alternate Names: coat of arms; heraldry
Getty ID: 300126352
dog
bars
2 horizontal bands as opposed to 1 (fess) or a very thin one (barrulet)
inscription
words, texts, lettering, or symbols carved, inlaid, or painted on a memorial
Alternate Names: monogram
Getty ID: 300028702
strap
strip of flexible material, especially leather, used for fastening or holding things together. May have a buckle or other fastener attached
Alternate Names: enarme; handle; brace
Getty ID: 300049015
Material
pietra forte
pietraforte; honey-brown calcareous sandstone quarried in Fiesole and other locations in the vicinity of Florence, where it is used as a building stone. The Ponte Vecchio, Pitti Palace, and Palazzo Vecchio are all pietraforte constructions
probably had this role; for burials, the individual is owner/heir, and/or spouse, parent, or child is interred here; no conflicting evidence that the person is buried elsewhere
probably had this role; for burials, the individual is owner/heir, and/or spouse, parent, or child is interred here; no conflicting evidence that the person is buried elsewhere
probably had this role; for burials, the individual is owner/heir, and/or spouse, parent, or child is interred here; no conflicting evidence that the person is buried elsewhere
probably had this role; for burials, the individual is owner/heir, and/or spouse, parent, or child is interred here; no conflicting evidence that the person is buried elsewhere
probably had this role; for burials, the individual is owner/heir, and/or spouse, parent, or child is interred here; no conflicting evidence that the person is buried elsewhere
presumed role based on incomplete evidence; for burials, we know the burial is in this church, we think it is in this tomb; for patronage and other relationships, there is evidence to suggest the connection, but it has not been confirmed
[a] In his testament dated February 20th, 1324 (o.s.), Lippo requested burial in the church of Santa Croce, where he had established the cemetery tomb with his brother Nanni.
[b] Lippo's father and uncle identified their tomb as for themselves (by name) and for their children.
[c] Matteo is one of the sons referenced on the tomb of his father and uncle.
[d] The tomb was dedicated to his father, uncle, siblings, and first cousins.
[e] The tomb was dedicated to the sons of Lippo and Nanni di Ceffino, one of whom was Lodovico. His heirs would inherit the tomb as noted in the sepoltuari.
[f] Salvestro's sons Giuliano and Mauro inherited the cemetery tomb as noted in the 1439 sepoltuario. Tratte records confirm that he died between July 1st, 1423 and August 27th, 1424.
[g] According to Tratte records, Giuliano's father Salvestro di Lodovico di Lippo died between July 1st, 1423 and August 27th, 1424.
[h] Mauro and his brother Giuliano are named in the 1439 sepoltuario as heirs to the Ceffini cemetery tomb. According to Tratte records, Mauro's father Salvestro di Lodovico di Lippo died between July 1st, 1423 and August 27th, 1424.
[i] Salvestro's father Giuliano served the Sixteen in the first term of 1448.
