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ECL-Bm.1:6/2-2012

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Object number

ECL-Bm.1:6/2-2012

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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): 392mm
width (actual size): 496mm

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)
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