ECL-Bn.10:62-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.10:62-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Arch of Sergii, Pola
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Comments
Bn. 10. 58-62 are all engravings. The arches which they represent are all named but it should be noted that in some respects they seem to differ considerably from the original.
Added in pencil in Sampson catalogue: 'they also appear in BO. 17. 6 (unwashed)'
Added in pencil in Sampson catalogue: 'they also appear in BO. 17. 6 (unwashed)'
Description
Content (description)
The Arch of Sergii, Pola. The title has been cut off at the top of the sheet.
There are three inscriptions across the attic: on left. L. SERGIUS C F/ AED II VIR; centre: L SERGIUS L/ LEPIDUS A/ TPM II LE/ XIXX; on right: C N SERGIUS C F/ AED II VIRQINQ. Over the passage is the inscription SALVIA POSIMA/ SERG I DES VAPECUNIA. Most of S letters are in reverse.
There are three inscriptions across the attic: on left. L. SERGIUS C F/ AED II VIR; centre: L SERGIUS L/ LEPIDUS A/ TPM II LE/ XIXX; on right: C N SERGIUS C F/ AED II VIRQINQ. Over the passage is the inscription SALVIA POSIMA/ SERG I DES VAPECUNIA. Most of S letters are in reverse.
Content (object)
arch
Content (note)
Dimensions
height (actual size): 309mm
width (actual size): 203mm
width (actual size): 203mm
Materials & techniques note
copper engraving on paper
Production
Person
Unknown (Engraver)
Date
c.1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Lanciani ('Piccola raccolta di archi trionfali disegnati quasi di fantasia da Jacques Androuet du Cerceau. I disegni sono incisi a contorno e ombreggiati a mano con inchiostro di Cina')
• Lowy ('Anfange' pl. 1 )
• ILS (2229)
• Lowy ('Anfange' pl. 1 )
• ILS (2229)
