ECL-Bm.12:46-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bm.12:46-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Sarcophagus(?): putti playing
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Comments
Was Fa 2 no.20 On the facade of the Villa Medici: Cagiano de Azevedo no. 64
Other number
Fa 3 no. 20
Description
Content (description)
From left, three putti move right as if dancing. In the centre a putto helps his companion, who seems to be drunk. The putto on right turns back to look. The next two putti look upwards, the last on far right moves right but turns to look to left. There are two leafy trees in the background.
Content (object)
drawing
bust
bust
Dimensions
height (actual size): 507mm
width (actual size): 770mm
width (actual size): 770mm
Inscription
Calderi Villa Medici No. 20 written in ink on the back of the drawing
Inscription description
C. No. 20 written in pencil on the front of the drawing lower right
Materials & techniques note
black lead pencil on paper
Production
Person
Calderi, Carlo (Artist)
Date
c.1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Cagiano de Azevedo (no. 64 On the facade of the Villa Medici)
