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ECL-Bm.12:91-2013

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Object number

ECL-Bm.12:91-2013

Object type

Identification

Title

Triangular base

Title Type

assigned by cataloguer

Comments

BM 12 nos. 91,92,93 are catalogued together as drawings of the same altar

Other number

Fa 3 no. 90

Description

Content (description)

At the top corners of the base are rams' heads, joined by a frieze of palmettes. At the bottom corners are the protomes of sphinxes with floral scrolls between them. The panel between these bands of decoration is occupied on each side by a putto flying along carrying a weapon or armour.
91: the putto flies right carrying a plumed helmet. This drawing gives the view of the whole base.
92: the putto flies right carrying a round shield.
93: the putto flies left carrying a quiver over his shoulder.

Content (object)

plinth
bust

Content (note)

Triangular base

Dimensions

height (actual size): 500mm
width (actual size): 377mm

Inscription

Calderi Villa Medici No. 90 written in ink on the back of the drawing

Inscription description

V. MEDICI N. 90 written in pencil on the front of the drawing lower left.

Materials & techniques note

red chalk on paper

Production

Person

Calderi, Carlo (Artist)

Date

c.1710-1730

History and association

Previous ownership

References

• Mansuelli (I ; no. 182)
image 78469
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