ECL-Bn.12:20-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.12:20-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Statue: Apollo Belvedere
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Comments
The volume Bn 12 is described in Fa 4 as : 'Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae in loose sheets being points of ye most famous remains of buildings, amphitheatres, temples, columns, triumphal arches, mausoleums and statues in Rome - engraved by Lafrerius, Barlachus, Aen. Vicus and others'
Description
Content (description)
The statue is set obliquely in a niche. with his left arm raised, hand absent.
On the plinth beneath is the inscription: SIC ROMAE EX MARMORE SCULP. IN PALATIO PONT./ IN LOCO QUI VULGO DICITUR BELVEDERE/ ANT. LAFRERII FORMIS ROMAE MDLII
On the plinth beneath is the inscription: SIC ROMAE EX MARMORE SCULP. IN PALATIO PONT./ IN LOCO QUI VULGO DICITUR BELVEDERE/ ANT. LAFRERII FORMIS ROMAE MDLII
Content (object)
statue
Dimensions
height (actual size): 402mm
width (actual size): 286mm
width (actual size): 286mm
Materials & techniques note
copper engraving on paper
Production
Person
Lafrery, Antoine, 1512 - 1577 (Engraver)
Date
1552
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Fuhrer (No. 226 still in the Vatican)