ECL-Bn.12:39-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.12:39-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Spiral ornate column of the Baldacchino in the Vatican
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 column rises from a cluster of acanthus leaves on a round base, which is decorated with mouldings. The column is divided into three main zones, the lowest of which is decorated with spiral fluting. The upper two zones are covered with vine tendrils, which rise out of acanthus leaves. The capital is formed of floral scrolls, which also rise from acanthus leaves.
Below the column is inscribed: Ant. Lafrerii Romae
Below the column is inscribed: Ant. Lafrerii Romae
Content (object)
column
Dimensions
height (actual size): 487mm
width (actual size): 344mm
width (actual size): 344mm
Materials & techniques note
copper engraving on paper
Production
Person
Lafrery, Antoine, 1512 - 1577 (Engraver)
Date
c.1540-1577