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ECL-Bm.9:36-2013

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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

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

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)
image 147183
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