ECL-Bm.1:72-2012
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bm.1:72-2012
Object type
Identification
Title
Sarcophagus: Orestes and Iphigenia in Tauris
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Content (description)
According to Montelatici, a fragment with much restoration. On left Pylades supports Orestes who has sunk to the ground, clutching his sword in one hand, his scabbard in the other. Two Furies holding blazing torches flank this group. In centre, Iphigenia stands to right clasping the statuette of Artemis. On right a nude Greek fights two Thracian warriors, one of whom has a fallen to the ground. Far right a second nude Greek draws his sword.
Dimensions
height (actual size): 486mm
width (actual size): 745mm
width (actual size): 745mm
Inscription
Villa Borghese. Terza facciata. Un giovine sedente a terra sostenuto d'un altro, due donne con face in mano &ct.
Materials & techniques note
red chalk on paper
Production
Person
Ciferri, Bernardino (Artist)
Date
c.1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Montelatici (169-70)
• Louvre (Ma 1607)
• Charbonneaux (259)
• ASR (II ; no.169)
• Louvre (Ma 1607)
• Charbonneaux (259)
• ASR (II ; no.169)
