ECL-Bm.11:96-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bm.11:96-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Funerary urn
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Comments
Sampson Catalogue states that Fa 3 (was Fa 2) describes: 'Un viale ornato di piccole urnette antiche con iscrizzioni curiose al numero di settanta, tra le quali molte urne sono ornate di buonissimo gusto. Ci sono quindeci di questi gia disegnati, che sono tutti che meritano'
Other number
Fa 3 Villa no.63
Description
Content (description)
On the lid of the urn are two pediments with a rosette at their junction and masks on acroteria at the corners. In each pediment two birds flank the bust of a child. On the body of the urn a large panel at top centre bears the inscription D M / C MINICIUS/ GELASINUS/ SIBI POSUIT. Beneath the panel two putti wrestle; a large leaf (palm?) lies between them. On right a putto stands watching, in front of a table on which stands a tall vase containing a leaf. A garland hangs over the vase. On far right stands a herm. On left a putto approaches carrying two leaves. A jug falls to the ground in front of him. Above him stands a very large jug, behind which are three leaves.
Content (object)
urn
Content (note)
Funerary Urn
Dimensions
height (actual size): 487mm
width (actual size): 378mm
width (actual size): 378mm
Inscription
Ciferri Villa Mattei No.63
written in ink on the back of the drawing
written in ink on the back of the drawing
Inscription description
D written in pencil on the front of the drawing lower right
Villa Mattei N. 63 written in pencil beneath the drawing lower left
Villa Mattei N. 63 written in pencil beneath 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
