ECL-Bm.1:6/1-2012
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bm.1:6/1-2012
Object type
Identification
Title
Sarcophagus: Luna and Endymion
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Content (description)
On left tall female checks plunging horses as Luna steps from chariot and is led by two putti and a tall winged male to Endymio, sleeping on right surrounded by Hypnos, putto, two Seasons (?) and dog. Putti play with his flocks by Luna's feet. Tellus and putto beneath horses' hooves. Far left two nymphs stand by seated shepherd with two rams. Top left quadriga of Solrises; slightly to right sits genius loci by tree. Top right male drives away oxen.
Content (object)
drawing
Dimensions
height (actual size): 388mm
width (actual size): 499mm
width (actual size): 499mm
Inscription
Villa Borghese. Facciata principale. Luna ed Endymion o Venere ed Achiso
Materials & techniques note
red pencil on paper
Production
Person
Calderi, Carlo (Artist)
Date
1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Montelatici (137)
• ASR (III.1 no.80)
• ASR (III.1 no.80)