ECL-Bm.2:27-2012
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bm.2:27-2012
Object type
Identification
Title
Sarcophagus short side: Philosopher/poet flanked by two females
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Content (description)
In background four spirally fluted columns support an elaborate entablature and form three niches, the central one of which is topped by a pediment. In the central niche stands a bearded and draped male, holding a roll. The two draped females flank him and gesture towards him. They stand on objects which are apparently the prows of boats. The figures have been identified as Homer between the Iliad and Odyssey.
Content (object)
drawing
Dimensions
height (actual size): 373mm
width (actual size): 484mm
width (actual size): 484mm
Inscription
Villa Borghese. Quarta facciata. Un poeta in mezzo a due muse
Materials & techniques note
red chalk on paper
Production
Person
Ciferri, Bernardino (Artist)
Date
c.1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Montelatici (182)
• Louvre (Ma 1500)
• RS (I ; 116.2)
• Wegner (no.76)
• Louvre (Ma 1500)
• RS (I ; 116.2)
• Wegner (no.76)
