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ECL-Bn.12:39-2013

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ECL-Bn.12:39-2013

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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

Content (object)

column

Dimensions

height (actual size): 487mm
width (actual size): 344mm

Materials & techniques note

copper engraving on paper

Production

Person

Date

c.1540-1577

History and association

Previous ownership

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