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
frame
escutcheon
shield, or shield-like surface upon which coats of arms are depicted
Alternate Names: shield; shield of arms
Getty ID: 300138227
Decorative Elements
arms
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
flower
bendlet
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
plant-derived motif
Alternate Names: plants
Material
stone
worked rock hat has been cut, shaped, crushed, or otherwise formed for use in construction or other purposes
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
