ECL-Bm.9:13-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bm.9:13-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Two statues: a griffin and one of the Dioscuri
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Content (description)
a) Two views of a statue of a seated griffin, its wings spread upwards, its right forepaw raised on a wheel. Perhaps identical with Bm 12.14
b) A statue of one of the Dioscuri, wearing a cap and cloak and standing on a rock mound by the side of his horse, which stands with its right forehoof raised. The statue stands on a high, many-faced base, the side panel of which is decorated with three coats of arms. The statue is viewed from the side, slightly to the back.
b) A statue of one of the Dioscuri, wearing a cap and cloak and standing on a rock mound by the side of his horse, which stands with its right forehoof raised. The statue stands on a high, many-faced base, the side panel of which is decorated with three coats of arms. The statue is viewed from the side, slightly to the back.
Content (object)
statue
Content (note)
This statue, and its companion, of the two Dioscuri, flank the entrance to the Capitol at the top of the great flight of steps.
Dimensions
height (actual size): 432mm
width (actual size): 283mm
width (actual size): 283mm
Materials & techniques note
Pen and ink and grey wash on paper
Production
Person
Date
c.1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Fuhrer (no. 1164)
