ECL-Bm.12:129-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bm.12:129-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Battle sarcophagus
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Comments
Was Fa 2 no. 103
Bm 12 129,130,131 are catalogued together as continuous drawings of the same sarcophagus
Bm 12 129,130,131 are catalogued together as continuous drawings of the same sarcophagus
Other number
Fa 3 no. 103
Description
Content (description)
At each edge of the sarcophagus stands a Victory on tiptoe on the shoulders of a fallen captive. The battle is arranged symmetrically with a warrior on horseback to right dominating the central fight, flanked by incidents which move to centre.
Content (object)
drawing
Dimensions
height (actual size): 398mm
width (actual size): 541mm
width (actual size): 541mm
Inscription
Campiglia Villa Ludovisi no. 103 written in ink on the back of the drawing
Inscription description
B N 103 written in pencil on the front of the drawing lower left.
Materials & techniques note
black lead pencil on paper
Production
Person
Date
c.1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• RR (III ; 330.3 Museo Nazionale, Rome)
