ECL-Bm.9:34-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bm.9:34-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Two statues: seated female, nymph on dolphin
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Comments
The nymph is perhaps in the Museo Archeologico, Venice, inv. 158
Description
Content (description)
a) A draped female, her hair drawn back beneath a wreath with a bow on top, sits on rocks with a snake resting on her lap. Both her forearms are missing.
b) A draped nymph sits on the back of a dolphin, which moves to her right. Her arms are missing from the elbow: she probably held up the drapery behind her in her left hand.
b) A draped nymph sits on the back of a dolphin, which moves to her right. Her arms are missing from the elbow: she probably held up the drapery behind her in her left hand.
Content (object)
statue
Content (note)
The nymph is perhaps in the Museo Archeologico in Venice, inv 158
Dimensions
height (actual size): 266mm
width (actual size): 387mm
width (actual size): 387mm
Inscription
E Bibliotecha Sti Marci Venetiis written in ink on the back of the drawing
Materials & techniques note
Pen and black ink on paper
Production
Person
Unknown (Artist)
Date
c.1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Anti (77 Sala VI.17)
