ECL-Bm.14:18-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bm.14:18-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Statue: Venus
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Comments
Sampson catalogue states :
The drawings, by a variety of artists are sometimes stuck to the pages of this volume and do not keep to the place allotted to them by number. Three drawings are missing.
The drawings, by a variety of artists are sometimes stuck to the pages of this volume and do not keep to the place allotted to them by number. Three drawings are missing.
Description
Content (description)
Venus stands with her left foot forward, her left hand on her breast, her right hand holding the drapery which covers her legs. She turns her head to right.
Content (object)
statue
Content (note)
Sampson catalogue states: Bibliotheca Sti Marci, Venetiis
Dimensions
height (actual size): 432mm
width (actual size): 284mm
width (actual size): 284mm
Inscription
Venus e Bibli. Sti Marci Venetiis written in ink on the front of the drawing lower right.
Inscription description
T written in ink on the back of the drawing, artist?
Materials & techniques note
Grey wash with white highlights, on ochre washed paper.
Production
Person
Unknown (Artist)
Date
c.1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
