ECL-Bm.1:2-2012
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bm.1:2-2012
Object type
Identification
Title
Sarcophagus: Dionysus and Ariadne
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Content (description)
Dionysus supported by a satyr dismounts towards Ariadne who reclines in centre, with satyr and draped maenad at her head. Putto holding grapes and small Pan lead way for Dionysus. Maenad and satyr in background by Dionysus left and sheep lies on rocks over Ariadne. On right draped female holds arm of Pan, who moves right, and holds object aloft in right hand bending over ram and panther at her feet. On ground stands conical flask-like object.
Content (object)
drawing
Dimensions
height (actual size): 487mm
width (actual size): 746mm
width (actual size): 746mm
Inscription
Villa Borghese. Prima facciata a ponente. Bacco sopra un carro con bacchanti e una donna a giacere.
Materials & techniques note
Red chalk on paper
Production
Person
Ciferri, Bernardino (Artist)
Date
c.1710 - c.1730
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Montelatici (136)
• Louvre (Ma 408)
• Matz (III; no. 221)
• Louvre (Ma 408)
• Matz (III; no. 221)