ECL-Bm.10:81-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bm.10:81-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Relief: sacrifice of sow by Aeneas
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Comments
Was Fa 2 no. 16
Bm 10. 80 and 81 are catalogued together being continuous drawings of the same relief
Bm 10. 80 and 81 are catalogued together being continuous drawings of the same relief
Other number
Fa 3 no. 16
Description
Content (description)
At each side of the relief is a panel, in which leafy cable surrounds a staff topped by a vase (?). In the centre, Aeneas, bearded and wearing a cuirass, with his head covered, stands to right to pour a libation at a blazing altar, while he draws out his sword with his left hand. He is followed by a youth in a tunic carrying a jug. On right behind the altar a youth points to a bearded man, who is opening an incense box. In the foreground before the altar a small bearded figure holds a knife ready at the sow's back. On right on a rock mound sits a female to right, but looking to the centre, one breast bare, a wreath on her head and holding a staff. Two draped men stand in the background to left of her, watching the sacrifice. On left sits a female to right, one breast bare, a diadem on her head and a Gorgon shield on the ground by her side. By her feet stands a boy, wearing Phyrgian cap- Ascanius. In the background stands a youth with his back turned to the viewer, and a bearded old man watching the sacrifice.
Content (object)
relief
Dimensions
height (actual size): 430mm
width (actual size): 288mm
width (actual size): 288mm
Inscription
No.16 written in ink on the back of the drawing
Materials & techniques note
black lead pencil on paper
Production
Person
Date
c.1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Galinsky ( Aeneas, Sicily and Rome 1969 fig 21)
