ECL-Bm.8:44-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bm.8:44-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Season Sarcophagus
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Comments
Bm 8. 43 and 44 are catalogued together being drawings of the same sarcophagus
Description
Content (description)
Two winged putti old a roundel in the centre, in which is the bust of a man. Beneath the roundel are two cornucopiae, crossed. At each side stand two winged putti as Seasons, each holding up a basket of fruit (?). The inner putto of each group holds a fold of his cloak, the outer one on right has a staff, the one on left a reed. Between each pair a basket of fruit stands on the ground, and on it perches a large bird (peacock?)
Content (object)
drawing
Content (note)
Villa Pamfilia
Dimensions
height (actual size): 419mm
width (actual size): 548mm
width (actual size): 548mm
Inscription
Campiglia Villa Pamfilia Facciata a fianco verso ponente written in ink on the back of the drawing
B3 written in pencil on the front of the drawing top left
A2 written in ink on the front of the drawing lower left, truncated
B3 written in pencil on the front of the drawing top left
A2 written in ink on the front of the drawing lower left, truncated
Materials & techniques note
black lead pencil on paper
Production
Person
Date
c.1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Rossi (II no. 467 pl.42)
• Hanfmann, Dumbarton Oaks Season Sarcophagus
• Hanfmann, Dumbarton Oaks Season Sarcophagus
