the escutcheon, or shield, carries the arms in the heraldic achievement
Alternate Names: coat of arms; heraldry
Getty ID: 300126352
inscription
words, texts, lettering, or symbols carved, inlaid, or painted on a memorial
Alternate Names: monogram
Getty ID: 300028702
effigy
Material
white marble
marble with a mineral composition resulting in a predominantly white color; Italian varieties include Carrara and Istrian; ancient sculpture used Parian, Pentelic, and Naxian
Getty ID: http://vocab.getty.edu/page/aat/3000115
Database ID
12991
Dates
January 1384
installation
creation of memorial
September 1663
moved
tomb taken from its original location to another location within same church
maybe held this role; for burials, based on ancestry and/or generic inscription reference, the individual would have had burial rights, but no evidence has been found to confirm burial here
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
person who receives rights to and responsibility for a memorial through inheritance
Alternate Names: descendant; inheritor
Getty ID: 300258972
May 30th, 1401 to 1431
surmised
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
person who receives rights to and responsibility for a memorial through inheritance
Alternate Names: descendant; inheritor
Getty ID: 300258972
May 30th, 1401 to January 1446
surmised
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
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
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
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
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
person who receives rights to and responsibility for a memorial through inheritance
Alternate Names: descendant; inheritor
Getty ID: 300258972
1446
surmised
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
person who receives rights to and responsibility for a memorial through inheritance
Alternate Names: descendant; inheritor
Getty ID: 300258972
1446 to November 19th, 1456
surmised
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
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
maybe held this role; for burials, based on ancestry and/or generic inscription reference, the individual would have had burial rights, but no evidence has been found to confirm burial here
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
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
maybe held this role; for burials, based on ancestry and/or generic inscription reference, the individual would have had burial rights, but no evidence has been found to confirm burial here
maybe held this role; for burials, based on ancestry and/or generic inscription reference, the individual would have had burial rights, but no evidence has been found to confirm burial here
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
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
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
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
maybe held this role; for burials, based on ancestry and/or generic inscription reference, the individual would have had burial rights, but no evidence has been found to confirm burial here
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
October 12th, 1498, October 22nd, 1498 (one of these:)
likely
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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] The tomb was likely oriented with the portrait effigy's head towards the west, allowing the figure to face the altar. Numerous examples of this orientation are still in situ at Santa Croce.
[b] Gravediggers recorded the burial of the wife of Agnolo di Filippo di ser Giovanni on September 10th, 1398, the day after her death as reported by Luigi Passerini. It is almost certain that she would have been placed in her father-in-law's tomb.
[c] While it is highly likely that this newborn was placed in the family tomb alongside his mother, who died two days prior, it is also possible that he was buried in a communal or temporary tomb so as not to disturb his mother's recent burial.
[d] His grandfather's tomb was the only family tomb extant at this time.
[e] Gravediggers report the burial of an unnamed son of Giannozzo Pandolfini on April 26th, 1425 at the Badia. The child lived in the parish of San Procolo.
[f] Vettoria is not listed in Passerini's family tree suggesting that she did not live to be married or join a convent and died in childhood.
[g] Though his father installed and was buried in a tomb in S. Martino a Gangalandi, Carlo and his brother Giannozzo would have inherited rights to the Badia tomb.
[h] Though his father Agnolo installed and was buried in a tomb in S. Martino a Gangalandi, Giannozzo and his brother Carlo would have received rights to the Badia tomb.
[i] It is not known whether Smeralda remarried after her husband's death on July 1st, 1454. If she remained a Pandolfini widow, it is quite likely she was buried in the ancestral tomb.
[j] In his testament of 29 October 1456, Giannozzo requested burial in his grandfather's tomb at the foot of the high altar stairs or in another grave if his heirs found that "more appropriate." His sons Pandolfo and Pierfilippo would go on to order a magnificent wall tomb completed in 1467. For more on the testament and tomb commission see Luca Boschetto, “Letteratura, arte e politica nella Firenze del Quattrocento. La collaborazione tra Vespasiano e Manetti per l’Oratio funebris di Giannozzo Pandolfini.” In Palaeography, Manuscript Illumination and Humanism in Renaissance Italy: Studies in Memory of A. C. de la Mare, edited by Robert Black, Jill Kraye, and Laura Nuvoloni, 23–37. London: The Warburg Institute, 2016, esp. pp. 34-35.
[k] Nanna's testament requested burial in her husband's tomb, which in 1461 meant that of his grandfather at the foot of the high altar stairs. Gravediggers recorded her burial in the Badia on December 1st, 1461.
[l] Carlo is recorded as dying in childhood. Both of his parents were buried in the Badia church tomb, and it is very likely that he was as well. Given his absence in the Libro dei defunti, he must have died prior to May 2, 1499.
[m] Gravediggers report his burial in the Badia, almost certainly in the family tomb at the foot of the high altar stairs.
[n] The wife of Bartolomeo Pandolfini was recorded by gravediggers as buried on November 16th, 1479 in the Badia Fiorentina.
[o] Giuliano's was prior of S. Martino in Gangalandi and may have requested burial in his uncle Agnolo's tomb. Given that he was not his direct descendant, and the seeming discord between his father and uncle, he may instead have chosen his grandfather's tomb in the Badia.
[p] The Badia's necrology only notes that she was buried in the family tomb. Given that her father's chapel was under construction, it is most likely that she was buried in the church tomb installed by his great-great-grandfather, only nineteen days after her cousin Bartolomeo.
[q] The Badia's necrology errs with his patronym, and Passerini records the wrong birth year, but Grascia burial records confirm that while Jacopo di M. Giannozzo died on May 7th, he was buried in the Badia on May 9th, 1503.
[r] Libro defunti does not specify location, but her husband's new chapel was not yet ready as indicated in his testaments of 1500 and 1507, so she was surely buried in the family tomb at the foot of the high altar alongside her two infant daughters buried in 1501 and 1504.
[s] The monks did not record the specific burial place of little Cammilla, nor did they call her by name, but she most likely was placed in the Pandolfini church tomb.
[t] The Badia recorded that a daughter of Francesco di Pandolfo Pandolfini died in March 1512 and was temporarily buried in a deposit because of a papal interdict. When it was lifted, her remains were moved to the family tomb.
[u] The Badia's Libro dei Defunti only says that she was buried in the Pandolfini tomb, but does not specify whether it was the church or chapel tomb. Given that her husband was buried in the tomb at the foot of the altar steps, and that there would be no reason for her to choose her brother-in-law's tomb, it seems certain that she was placed in the church tomb, the same day that the infant son of her nephew Pandolfo d'Agnolo was buried there.
[v] The Libro dei defunti noted that Antonio had died of plague and was buried in the family tomb.
[w] doesn't specify where the burial took place, most likely Filippo's tomb
[y] The Libro dei Defunti doesn't specify where this unnamed child was buried, but most likely in the church tomb.
[z] Badia necrology notes his burial but doesn't say where, though Filippo Pandolfini's tomb is regularly referred to as the "family tomb."
[aa] The Badia burial records mistakenly gave Zanobi's patronym as Bernardo, buried on February 15th, 1574 (o.s.). There are very few known Pandolfini named Zanobi, and no Zanobi di Bernardo appears in any existing family trees. A Zanobi di Bartolomeo, however, does appear in the line of Pandolfo, and a Zanobi di Bart.lo Pandolfini was recorded as buried on February 15th 1574 (o.s.) in the Grascia Morti.
[ab] A Pandolfini man aged about 70 was buried in the ancestral family tomb on February 20th, 1586. Whether this was Pierfilippo di Giannozzo remains to be verified.
[ac] Despite a long entry in the Badia's Libro dei defunti, the scribe is not precise about where Giannozzo di Pierfilippo was buried. Given that his extravagant funeral was held in the church between the choir and high altar, it seems most logical that he was buried in the family's ancient tomb rather than their newer chapel, especially since he was not a direct descendant of Battista di Pandolfo, the chapel's patron.
[ad] funeral included a catafalque twelve braccia high full of candles and evening and morning offices before burial
[ae] Ginevra died at the Pandolfini villa five months earlier and was brought to the Badia for burial in February
[af] The tomb is described as in the "new church" (chiesa nuova) under where the high altar once stood, indicating that the tomb continued to be used as church renovation was underway.
[ag] The Libro de Defunti records Lucrezia's burial in the Pandolfini family tomb. But a notation indicates that she was placed in a box for deposit in the Ambrogini tomb, where her son Salvadore would join her four months later. It may be that she was never put in the Pandolfini family tomb and buried from the start in the Ambrogini grave.
[ah] The Libro de Defunti notes that Vincentio had died in 1641 and was buried in deposit at the church of San Martino a Vitiana in Empoli. He was reburied in the family tomb in December 1642.
