ECL-Bm.1:74/1-2012
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bm.1:74/1-2012
Object type
Identification
Title
Sarcophagus: deeds of Hercules
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Content (description)
1 and 4. Front. Five deeds are presented each in an arch supported on Corinthian columns. Hercules is shown as a bearded and oldish man. The deeds shown are, from left , the Cretan bull, Geryon, Hippolyta, the dragon of the Hesperides and Nessus.
2 and 3. Back. Again five arches, each containing a representation of one of Hercules' deeds. Hercules is now shown as a youth. From l. the deeds are the Nemean lion, the Lernaean hydra, Erimanthean boar, the hind and (not clear in the drawing) the Stymphalian birds.
Beneath the reliefs on both sides run friezes showing hunting scenes on rocky ground, with trees her and there. A kneeling man closes each end of both friezes.
2 and 3. Back. Again five arches, each containing a representation of one of Hercules' deeds. Hercules is now shown as a youth. From l. the deeds are the Nemean lion, the Lernaean hydra, Erimanthean boar, the hind and (not clear in the drawing) the Stymphalian birds.
Beneath the reliefs on both sides run friezes showing hunting scenes on rocky ground, with trees her and there. A kneeling man closes each end of both friezes.
Dimensions
height (actual size): 376mm
width (actual size): 489mm
width (actual size): 489mm
Inscription
Villa Borghese. Terza facciata. Cinque figure d'Hercole &ct.
Materials & techniques note
red chalk on paper
Production
Person
Ciferri, Bernardino (Artist)
Date
c.1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Montelatici (170)
• Führer (no. 1960)
• ASR (III ; 1 no. 127)
• Führer (no. 1960)
• ASR (III ; 1 no. 127)
