ECL-Bm.12:93-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bm.12:93-2013
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.
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
bust
Content (note)
Triangular base
Dimensions
height (actual size): 504mm
width (actual size): 382mm
width (actual size): 382mm
Inscription
Carlo 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)
