ECL-Bn.11:24-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.11:24-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Candelabrum
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Comments
The volume Bn 11, entitled Vase antiche, is devoted entirely to vases, some antique, but mostly fanciful products after the antique. A large number of the engravings have the initials AE. V and the representation of fanciful vases fall into three groups, distinguished by the inscriptions (a) sic Romae antiqui sculptores ex aere et marmore faciebant,
(b) ex Romanis antiquitatibus,
(c) Romae ab antiquo repertum
(b) ex Romanis antiquitatibus,
(c) Romae ab antiquo repertum
Description
Content (description)
The candelabrum rises from a base of horizontal acanthus leaves over a channelled member, which is flanked by recumbent sphinxes; a drape hangs between their heads and a bearded mask is set in the centre. On this base is set a foot of fleshy leaves, over which tall volutes support a garland; above this is a concave member topped by lion's heads with rings in their mouths, and finally a flaring vessel of fleshy leaves. Over the garland is a putto's head set on wings.
ANT. SAL. ESCUDEBAT beneath the candelabrum
ANT. SAL. ESCUDEBAT beneath the candelabrum
Content (object)
candelabrum
Content (note)
Dimensions
height (actual size): 247mm
width (actual size): 175mm
width (actual size): 175mm
Inscription
No. 1 written in pencil on the back of the engraving
Materials & techniques note
copper engraving on paper
Production
Person
Salamanca, Antonio, 1478 - 1562 (Engraver)