ECL-Bm.2:2-2012
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bm.2:2-2012
Object type
Identification
Title
Sarcophagus: two putti hold up a medallion in which is an eagle.
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Content (description)
Two winged putti fly to centre and hold up a medallion in which stands an eagle with wings outspread. Beneath this, two vases on their sides spill out their contents of fruit before two recumbent tigers. At each end two winged putti look to centre but move outwards, each holding a burning torch,
Content (object)
drawing
Dimensions
height (actual size): 500mm
width (actual size): 785mm
width (actual size): 785mm
Inscription
Villa Borghese. Facciata a levante. Quattro figure alate, un aquila in mezzo
Materials & techniques note
black lead pencil on paper
Production
Person
Calderi, Carlo (Artist)
Date
c.1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Montelatici (173)
• Louvre (Ma 388)
• Charbonneaux (233)
• RS ( I ; 79.2)
• Louvre (Ma 388)
• Charbonneaux (233)
• RS ( I ; 79.2)
