ECL-Bm.4:23-2012
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bm.4:23-2012
Object type
Identification
Title
Sarcophagus: figures stand in arches flanking large doorway
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Comments
Sampson Catalogue states that in Topham's finding aid 3 (formerly Fa 2):
'Urna ornata di bel basso rilievo, benche in qualche parte diruta..'
Bm 3. 13-32 are from the Villa Montalto
'Urna ornata di bel basso rilievo, benche in qualche parte diruta..'
Bm 3. 13-32 are from the Villa Montalto
Other number
Fa 3 no.19
Description
Content (description)
In centre large pedimented doorway with leaves elaborately decorated in relief, one standing ajar. On each side spiral-fluted columns support and arch. In arch on right an old bearded male and a child carrying ritual objects accompany a male wearing a late-style toga and holding a roll and a branch. In arch on left a female with her head covered gestures with her left hand to the other end of the sarcophagus. She is attended by a female and a child carrying a box. A curtain hangs in the background. Between the doorway and the arches stand two winged males on round bases, wearing cloaks and garlands and holding in the hand nearest the door a branch, in the other a basket of fruit or flowers. Above and behind each of them appears a draped winged female figure.
Content (object)
drawing
Dimensions
height (actual size): 502mm
width (actual size): 766mm
width (actual size): 766mm
Inscription
Villa Montalto no. 19
Inscription description
V. Montalto no.19 written on in pencil on front of drawing lower left
Materials & techniques note
black lead pencil on paper
Production
Person
Calderi, Carlo (Artist)
Date
c.1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
