ECL-Bm.1:31/1-2012
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bm.1:31/1-2012
Object type
Identification
Title
Sarcophagus: Indian triumph of Dionysus
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Content (description)
On left Dionysus, wearing armour, is prevented by satyr (?) from falling from rearing horse. A satyr stands behind horse; two maenads on far left and one on right are in attitudes of ecstasy. Beneath horse, by feet of this third maenad, a snake emerges from open cista and makes for body of enemy lying on ground. On right an elephant moves left while a satyr holding a shield pats its head and another stretches a garland towards it. A wounded enemy lies at its feet, turning to look at Dionysus. Far right a maenad dances, a satyr tramples a cloth-like object.
Content (object)
drawing
Dimensions
height (actual size): 385mm
width (actual size): 459mm
width (actual size): 459mm
Inscription
Villa Borghese. Facciata principale. Bacco sopra un cavallo sostenuto d'uno accio non cada, un elephante, alcuni soldati e baccanti.
Materials & techniques note
red pencil and black lead pencil on paper
Production
Person
Calderi, Carlo (Artist)
Date
c.1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Montelatici (151)
• Louvre (Ma 407)
• RS (I ; 24.1)
• Matz (III ; no 240)
• Louvre (Ma 407)
• RS (I ; 24.1)
• Matz (III ; no 240)
