ECL-Bm.8:141-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bm.8:141-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Funerary altar
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Comments
Bm 8. 141, 142, 143 are catalogued together being drawings of the same funerary altar
Other number
Fa 3 no. 7
Fa 3 no. 8
Fa 3 no. 8
Description
Content (description)
141: front. At each top corner is set an Ammon head, from the horns of which hangs a garland of fruit. Over the garland a putto rides on the back of a bird; beneath the garland a putto rides on the back of a sea-horse through waves along the bottom of a panel. At each lower corner a swan with outspread wings stands on a projecting rock, curving its neck to look upwards. At the top centre between the Ammon heads is a square panel containing the inscription: ORCHIVIAE/DAMALINI/CONIUGI SUAE E ET/SIBI FELIX CAESARIS/SER FABIANUS/FECIT.
142: left side. In the top left corner is a ram's head, opposite the Ammon head at the front corner. A garland of fruit and flowers hangs from the horns and over it is set a jug. A bird reaches up from below to peck the garland. In the lower corners stand swans.
143: right side. As the left side in reverse, but with a patera over the garland in place of the jug.
142: left side. In the top left corner is a ram's head, opposite the Ammon head at the front corner. A garland of fruit and flowers hangs from the horns and over it is set a jug. A bird reaches up from below to peck the garland. In the lower corners stand swans.
143: right side. As the left side in reverse, but with a patera over the garland in place of the jug.
Content (object)
altar
medal
medal
Content (note)
Villa Pamfilia
Dimensions
height (actual size): 409mm
width (actual size): 260mm
width (actual size): 260mm
Inscription
Campiglia Nel giardino segreto di Villa Pamfili e questa base
and
Campiglia un altare in Villa Pamfili written in ink on the back of the drawing
and
Campiglia un altare in Villa Pamfili written in ink on the back of the drawing
Materials & techniques note
black lead pencil on paper
Production
Person
Date
c.1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Rossi
