ECL-Bm.9:36-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bm.9:36-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Fragment of garland Sarcophagus
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Comments
Museo Archeologico, Venice inv. 167
Description
Content (description)
Two nude putti hold a garland of fruit and leaves, over which is a scene showing the rape of Proserpine. Pluto stands in his chariot holding her in his arms, as his horse rears to right, preceded by a nude male.
Content (object)
drawing
Dimensions
height (actual size): 266mm
width (actual size): 385mm
width (actual size): 385mm
Inscription
e Bibliotecha Sti Marci Venetiis written in ink on the back of the drawing
'T' written in ink on the back of the drawing
'T' written in ink on the back of the drawing
Materials & techniques note
pen and black ink over black lead on paper
Production
Person
Unknown (Artist)
Date
c.1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Anti (136 Sala X.3)
• Toynbee, Hadrianic School (pl.46.1)
• Toynbee, Hadrianic School (pl.46.1)
