ECL-Bm.1:78-2012
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bm.1:78-2012
Object type
Identification
Title
Historical relief: Extispicium
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Content (description)
A bull lies dead on its back and its entrails are consulted. The three victimarii stand in the background behind it, one holding an axe over his shoulder. A man wearing a garland and a toga stands far left, while four others stand on right and look or gesture to right. There is an arch in background far right.
Content (object)
relief
Dimensions
height (actual size): 501mm
width (actual size): 782mm
width (actual size): 782mm
Inscription
Villa Borghese. Facciata a levante. Un toro steso supino fra molte figure.
Materials & techniques note
black lead pencil on paper
Production
Person
Calderi, Carlo (Artist)
Date
c.1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Montelatici (171)
• Louvre (Ma 978)
• Charbonneaux (135)
• BSR (IV)
• Louvre (Ma 978)
• Charbonneaux (135)
• BSR (IV)
