ECL-Bm.13:51-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bm.13:51-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Bust : 'Seneca'
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Comments
There is no indication of the location of this piece. Only Fa 4 attributes them all to the collection of the Grand Duke of Tuscany.
Description
Content (description)
The nude bust of a philosopher with worn and wrinkled face and neck. He has a moustache and probably a short beard, and his hair is brought forward in long irregular locks. The oval frame round the drawing includes the base on which the pedestal stands. On it are the words SENECA NERONIS IMP/ MAGISTER. The bust is viewed obliquely from right.
On the reverse there is clear preparatory drawing of an Emperor, looking up to his right, wearing corselet.
On the reverse there is clear preparatory drawing of an Emperor, looking up to his right, wearing corselet.
Content (object)
bust
lid
lid
Dimensions
height (actual size): 364mm
width (actual size): 258mm
width (actual size): 258mm
Materials & techniques note
black lead pencil on grey paper with white highlights
Production
Person
Unknown (Artist)
Date
c.1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Mansuelli (II ; no. 10)
