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ECL-Bm.12:123-2013

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Object number

ECL-Bm.12:123-2013

Object type

Identification

Title

Sarcophagus: dextrarum iunctio

Title Type

assigned by cataloguer

Comments

Was Fa 2 no. 108
Bm 12 123 and 124 are catalogued together as continuous drawings of the same sarcophagus

Other number

Fa 3 no. 108

Description

Content (description)

The sarcophagus is divided into three arched compartments by four plain columns. In the left arch stand a draped man and woman. She has her head covered and holds a large box. He holds an unclear object. In the centre a draped couple, the woman with her head covered and the man holding a roll, clasp their hands together. A nude putto holding a flaming torch stands between them. On left a bearded man on left gestures to a youth who stands facing the spectator, holding a roll.

Content (object)

drawing

Dimensions

height (actual size): 402mm
width (actual size): 543mm

Inscription

Campiglia Villa Ludovisi no.108 written in ink on the back of the drawing

Inscription description

B.N.108 written in pencil on the front of the drawing lower left

Materials & techniques note

black lead pencil on paper

Production

Date

c.1710-1730

History and association

Previous ownership

References

• Schreiber, Villa Ludovisi (no. 212 (?))
image 147641
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