ECL-Bm.12:56-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bm.12:56-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Relief: Hercules and Nemean lion
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Comments
Was Fa 2 no. 33
On the facade of the Villa Medici: Cagiano de Azevedo no.49
On the facade of the Villa Medici: Cagiano de Azevedo no.49
Other number
Fa 3 no. 33
Description
Content (description)
Nude Hercules wrestles with the Nemean lion on rocky ground. Two tall tress flank the scene, and Hercules's club rests against that on right.
Content (object)
relief
bust
bust
Dimensions
height (actual size): 496mm
width (actual size): 774mm
width (actual size): 774mm
Inscription
Calderi Villa Medici No. 33 written in ink on the back of the drawing
Inscription description
C. No.33 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. 49 on the facade of the Villa Medici)
