ECL-Bm.9:16-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bm.9:16-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Two porphyry groups of Tetrarchs
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Comments
Bm 9. 15 and 16 are catalogued together as similar groups of Tetrarchs.
Description
Content (description)
Two groups of two Tetrarchs embracing are set at right-angles to one another at the corner of walls which are faced with coloured stones and relief fragments. Each wears a cuirass, a long cloak and a tall round headdress, and clasps with his left hand a sword with elaborate eagle-headed hilt.
Content (object)
column
sculpture
sculpture
Content (note)
The Tetrarchs are in S. Marco Venice
Dimensions
height (actual size): 421mm
width (actual size): 229mm
width (actual size): 229mm
Materials & techniques note
Pen, red and brown ink and washes of various colours on paper
Production
Person
Unknown (Artist)
Date
c.1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Delbrueck (taf. 31-34)
