ECL-Bm.11:121-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bm.11:121-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Funerary urn
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Comments
Was Fa 2 no. 63
Other number
Fa 3 Villa no. 63
Description
Content (description)
The urn is topped by a pediment in which two cornucopiae (?) with acanthus decoration lie to centre, the fruit in them mingling together. At each side of the front stands a tripod holding two masks and an unclear object. At bottom centre two nude putti hold a wreath in which is the head of a boy. At top centre is a panel with the inscription D M/ A CORNELIUS APRILIS/CORNELIAE NIMPHE/ PATRONAE OTTYMAE/ ET ALBANE CATELLE/ B M F.
Content (object)
urn
Dimensions
height (actual size): 484mm
width (actual size): 373mm
width (actual size): 373mm
Inscription
Ciferri Villa Mattei No. 63 written in ink on the back of the drawing
Inscription description
Villa Mattei N.63 written in pencil on the front of the drawing lower left
Materials & techniques note
red chalk on paper
Production
Person
Ciferri, Bernardino (Artist)
Date
c.1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
