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ECL-Bm.3:18-2012

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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

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

Date

c.1710-1730

History and association

Previous ownership

References

• Montelatici (119)
• Louvre (I ; 63.2 and 5)
• RS
image 147343
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