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ECL-Bm.9:16-2013

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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

Content (note)

The Tetrarchs are in S. Marco Venice

Dimensions

height (actual size): 421mm
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)
image 147161
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