ECL-Bm.3:18-2012
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bm.3:18-2012
Object type
Identification
Title
Round base
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Content (description)
The round base is decorated in relief with five heads, according to Montelatici, two of Luna, two of Sol and Jupiter. The base is shown from a viewpoint which includes a head of each type. On left is a head of Luna with a crescent moon below, and beneath it the head of Jupiter, both to right. In centre is a head of Sol to left, with two flaming torches below and two stars above. The second head of Luna can just be seen on right, looking to left.
Content (object)
plinth
Dimensions
height (actual size): 495mm
width (actual size): 384mm
width (actual size): 384mm
Inscription
Villa Borghese. Quarto recinto
Inscription description
written in pencil on the front of the drawing lower right: DXI
Materials & techniques note
red chalk on paper
Production
Person
Ciferri, Bernardino (Artist)
Date
c.1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Montelatici (119)
• Louvre (I ; 63.2 and 5)
• RS
• Louvre (I ; 63.2 and 5)
• RS
