ECL-Bm.9:14-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bm.9:14-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Column with the figures of two emperors
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Content (description)
The drawing concentrates on the figures, which are of two of the Tetrarchs, and only the top of the column is sketched in behind. The emperors, each wearing a laurel wreath with a jewel set at the front, a cuirass and a long cloak, stand embracing one another, each holding a globe in his left hand.
Content (object)
column
sculpture
sculpture
Dimensions
height (actual size): 429mm
width (actual size): 289mm
width (actual size): 289mm
Inscription
drawn from a porferi pillar yt is in the Pope's chappall in the vatican. The two figures embossed on the pillar. Written in ink on the back of the drawing.
Materials & techniques note
Pen, brown ink and red wash on paper
Production
Person
Unknown (Artist)
Date
c.1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Fuhrer (no.470)
• Delbrueck (Taf .35-37 and Abb. 34)
• Delbrueck (Taf .35-37 and Abb. 34)
