ECL-Bm.10:27-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bm.10:27-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Triangular base
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Comments
Bm 10 25, 26, 27 are catalogued together being the different sides of the same base
Other number
Fa 3 no. 12
Description
Content (description)
At each corner of the base is a protome of a griffin standing on a small pedestal. In the centre of each side is a bacchic figure in relief.
25: In the centre, a satyr with a skin slung across his body dances to right with his arms outstretched and looks back to left. In his left hand he holds a thyrsus. At his feet is a tiger which turns its head to look up at him.
26: On this side Pan dances right, turning his head to look left. His right hand is on his head, in his left hand he holds out a pedum. His right foot rests on a trident which is impaled in the ground.
27: In the centre a maenad with billowing drapery dances and points to right, turning her head to left. She holds a tympanum against her thigh.
25: In the centre, a satyr with a skin slung across his body dances to right with his arms outstretched and looks back to left. In his left hand he holds a thyrsus. At his feet is a tiger which turns its head to look up at him.
26: On this side Pan dances right, turning his head to look left. His right hand is on his head, in his left hand he holds out a pedum. His right foot rests on a trident which is impaled in the ground.
27: In the centre a maenad with billowing drapery dances and points to right, turning her head to left. She holds a tympanum against her thigh.
Content (object)
plinth
Dimensions
height (actual size): 300mm
width (actual size): 444mm
width (actual size): 444mm
Inscription
Casa Gaddi Galleria No. 12 written in pencil on the back of the drawing
Materials & techniques note
black lead pencil on paper
Production
Person
Unknown (Artist)
Date
c.1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Mansuelli (I no. 195)
