ECL-Bm.1:28-2012
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bm.1:28-2012
Object type
Identification
Title
Sarcophagus: rape of Proserpine
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Content (description)
On right Pluto carries off Prosepine in his chariot, a putto flying above the horses carrying a torch. In centre three females (one Athena) gesticulate after them. Far left Ceres reclines on cista to left, two attendants standing by her.
Content (object)
drawing
Dimensions
height (actual size): 492mm
width (actual size): 766mm
width (actual size): 766mm
Inscription
Villa Borghese. Facciata a ponente. Il ratto di Proserpina &ct.
Materials & techniques note
red chalk on paper
Production
Person
Ciferri, Bernardino (Artist)
Date
c.1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Montelatici (149)
• Louvre (Ma 409)
• Charbonneaux (235)
• ASR (III ; 3 no. 359)
• Louvre (Ma 409)
• Charbonneaux (235)
• ASR (III ; 3 no. 359)
