ECL-Bn.10:66-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.10:66-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Arch of Marcus Aurelius, Tripoli
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Comments
Bn 10. 64-67 are all related being the drawings, and correspondence (Bn 10. 65) concerning the Arch of Marcus Aurelius in Tripoli
Description
Content (description)
Arch of Marcus Aurelius, Tripoli: Up each outside edge is a pilaster decorated with floral scroll and surmounted by a tall and elaborate capital of three tiers of leaves, which supports the entablature. In the spandrels a warrior-female drives towards the centre in a chariot drawn by a lion. Beneath the wheels of the chariot are an elaborate helmet, a shield (?) and two spears. In relief on the piers are groups of man, woman and child, as on the other face (Bn 10. 64). Above each group is a trophy in relief, and a portrait bust in a tondo.
Content (object)
arch
Content (note)
Dimensions
height (actual size): 324mm
width (actual size): 220mm
width (actual size): 220mm
Materials & techniques note
pen and black ink on paper
Production
Person
Unknown (Artist)
Date
c.1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Baumeister (p.1889 fig. 1991)
• EAA (sv. Tripoli fig. 1114)
• EAA (sv. Tripoli fig. 1114)
