ECL-Bm.4:28-2012
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bm.4:28-2012
Object type
Identification
Title
Grave altar of a centurion
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Comments
Sampson Catalogue states that in Topham's Finding aid 3 (formerly Fa 2): 'Baso, dove si vede in stile barbaro un sacerdote, e dai lati di esso due insegne di capitani romani'
Bm 3. 13-32 are from the Villa Montalto
Bm 3. 13-32 are from the Villa Montalto
Other number
Fa 3 no. 36
Description
Content (description)
Bearded man pours libation at altar, laden with fruit, on left. He has sword and knobbed staff and over his tunic wears a cloak which falls into two points at the front. The altar has an architectural frame: the pillars at each side are decorated with military standards and support a lid in the form of a semi-circular pediment, in which is an eagle with outspread wings. In the acroteria at each side are masks.
Content (object)
altar
Dimensions
height (actual size): 411mm
width (actual size): 273mm
width (actual size): 273mm
Inscription
Villa Montalto 36
Materials & techniques note
black lead pencil on paper
Production
Person
Date
c.1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Führer (391)
• Amelung (I ; 287 Taf. 30)
• Amelung (I ; 287 Taf. 30)
