ECL-Bm.2:10-2012
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bm.2:10-2012
Object type
Identification
Title
Sarcophagus: Indian triumph of Dionysus
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Content (description)
In centre Dionysus reclines in a chariot and is drawn to right by two panthers, with a putto seated on the back of one. The way is led by a maenad, a silenus with a pedum and a satyr. Two armed figures proceed in the background behind the chariot and they are followed by two maenads beating on tympana. An elephant follows Dionysus; on its back sit two putti with hands behind their backs (i.e. captives). Pan squats beneath the elephant and a maenad brings up the rear.
Content (object)
drawing
Dimensions
height (actual size): 481mm
width (actual size): 763mm
width (actual size): 763mm
Inscription
Villa Borghese. Quarta facciata. Bacco haver trionfato dell Indie &c.
Materials & techniques note
red chalk on paper
Production
Person
Ciferri, Bernardino (Artist)
Date
c.1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Montelatici (175)
• Louvre (Ma 1040)
• Charbonneaux (239)
• Matz (II; no.143)
• Louvre (Ma 1040)
• Charbonneaux (239)
• Matz (II; no.143)
