ECL-Bm.1:73-2012
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bm.1:73-2012
Object type
Identification
Title
Sarcophagus: Orestes
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Content (description)
According to Montelatici, a restored piece. On left Orestes stands with arm outstretched. Clytemnestra lies dead at his feet and Aegisthus (?) kneels over her. A female stands in background in an attitude of grief or fear. In centre a curtain hangs over two herms and a man crouches on the ground in front of it. Over it appear two heads of waiting Furies. On right a Fury rests on the ground holding her torch downwards and a snake in the other hand. Orestes steps across her to left. On far right is a rock mound.
Content (object)
drawing
Dimensions
height (actual size): 491mm
width (actual size): 751mm
width (actual size): 751mm
Inscription
Villa Borghese. Terza facciata. Due figure di Dio Termine, una donna in terra comme morta.
Materials & techniques note
red chalk on paper
Production
Person
Ciferri, Bernardino (Artist)
Date
c.1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Montelatici (170)
• Louvre (Ma 380)
• RS (I ; 90.2)
• ASR (II ; no.161)
• Louvre (Ma 380)
• RS (I ; 90.2)
• ASR (II ; no.161)
