ECL-Bm.5:60-2012
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bm.5:60-2012
Object type
Identification
Title
Altar or base
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Content (description)
The front of the altar or base is decorated in relief with the figure of Apollo Citharoed, who stands half-draped resting his lyre on a draped pedestal on right. His quiver and two bows (?) stand on the ground far right. He stands between two Corinthian columns which support a plain entablature topped by a vase on left. A laurel tree grows on left and mingles with the architecture. The other sides of the altar are shown in Bm 5. 56 and 59.
Content (object)
altar
plinth
plinth
Content (note)
Bm 5. 56,59 and 60 all drawings of the same altar or base.
Dimensions
height (actual size): 490mm
width (actual size): 371mm
width (actual size): 371mm
Inscription
I written in pencil on the front of the drawing lower right
F written in pencil below the plinth
F written in pencil below the plinth
Materials & techniques note
red chalk on paper
Production
Person
Unknown (Artist)
Date
c.1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Fuhrer (3237)
