ECL-Bn.10:13-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.10:13-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
A pillar decorated with weapons in relief
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Comments
Bn 10. 1-36 are all drawings of the details of the pillar, now in the Uffizi
Description
Content (description)
Detailed relief decoration from a pillar, of weapons and shields heaped together in confusion. Shield with anthemium motif and one shield with face, with dishevelled hair and egg and dart border. Armour in corner has scaly design.
Content (object)
column
Content (note)
Dimensions
height (actual size): 480mm
width (actual size): 590mm
width (actual size): 590mm
Inscription
Written in ink on the back of the drawing: Columna instrumentis Bellicis ornata/ Florentiae in Palatio Magni Etruriae Ducis/a meridie/ ejus Tertia Lateris pars prima
(Topham's hand)
(Topham's hand)
Materials & techniques note
grey wash on ivory coloured paper with white highlights
Production
Person
Unknown (Artist)
Date
c.1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Mansuelli (Nos. 2-3)
