ECL-Bm.1:22-2012
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bm.1:22-2012
Object type
Identification
Title
Sarcophagus:Daedalus and Pasiphae
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Content (description)
Restorations are included in the drawing. Three scenes flanked by nude winged putto on each corner holding garland. On left Pasiphae sits and talks to Daedalus, a putto at her knee, a curtain in the background. In centre Daedalus and two helpers make the statue of the cow. On right putto leads Pasiphae with an attendant to the completed statue, beneath which are steps for access. Daedalus stands in front of statue with arm outstretched. Tree and wall (?) in background.
Content (object)
drawing
Dimensions
height (actual size): 478mm
width (actual size): 761mm
width (actual size): 761mm
Inscription
Villa Borghese. La facciata principale. Una donna in piedi, quattro villani, due vacce, una donna sedente &ct.
Materials & techniques note
red chalk on paper
Production
Person
Date
c.1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Montelatici (145)
• Louvre (Ma 1033)
• Charbonneaux (229)
• ASR (III; 1 no 35)
• Louvre (Ma 1033)
• Charbonneaux (229)
• ASR (III; 1 no 35)
