ECL-Bm.4:51-2012
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bm.4:51-2012
Object type
Identification
Title
Altar
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Comments
Bm 4. 51 and 52 catalogued as one being two sides of one altar
Bm 4. 33-58 are from Villa Altieri verso Porta Maggiore
Fa 3 no. 78 (formerly Fa 2 no. 78)
Bm 4. 33-58 are from Villa Altieri verso Porta Maggiore
Fa 3 no. 78 (formerly Fa 2 no. 78)
Other number
Fa 3 no. 78
Description
Content (description)
51. Side. Garland of fruit, leaves and flowers hangs between two slender laurel trees. Two birds peck berries and catch insects at the foot of each.
52. Front. Two winged putti, holding torches and standing on floral scrolls, hold garland of fruit, leaves and flowers. Fillets flutter over their heads. A swan flies above the garland; below is a round altar flanked by two laurel bushes. On crowning volutes at toplie two putti asleep, holding torches.
52. Front. Two winged putti, holding torches and standing on floral scrolls, hold garland of fruit, leaves and flowers. Fillets flutter over their heads. A swan flies above the garland; below is a round altar flanked by two laurel bushes. On crowning volutes at toplie two putti asleep, holding torches.
Content (object)
altar
Dimensions
height (actual size): 476mm
width (actual size): 374mm
width (actual size): 374mm
Inscription
Villa Altieri No. 78
Inscription description
V.ALTIERI N. 78 written in pencil on front lower left
Materials & techniques note
red chalk on paper
Production
Person
Ciferri, Bernardino (Artist)
Date
c.1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
