ECL-Bn.10:43-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.10:43-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Reliefs on sides of column plinth from triumphal arch
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Comments
Villa Medici
Description
Content (description)
The relief on the front of the plinth is shown in the centre. It shows a winged Victory, draped, holding a palm branch on her left arm and holding out a laurel wreath in her right hand. She turns her head to look to her right. A garland of leaves hangs in the background. At bottom left is the trunk of a palm tree with a spray of leaves and a cluster of fruit. On left is one of the reliefs from the side. One of the Dioscuri, wearing a cloak and holding a bird-headed sword in a decorated scabbard on his left arm, stands and turns to his right. He wears a cap on which is an eight pointed star. On right, in the other side relief, stands a bearded barbarian captive. He wears trousers with a decorated belt round his hips and a great fur cloak pinned on his right shoulder, he has a cap on his head. His hands are fastened behind his back and he turns slightly to his left.
Content (object)
relief
plinth
plinth
Content (note)
Dimensions
height (actual size): 488mm
width (actual size): 676mm
width (actual size): 676mm
Inscription
Mr Kent Villa Medici No. 9 written in ink on the back of the drawing
Materials & techniques note
red chalk and red pencil on paper
Production
Person
Kent, William, 1685 - 1748 (Artist)
Date
c.1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Kahler (96; Winckelmannsprogram 1936)
