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ECL-Bn.12:46-2013

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Object number

ECL-Bn.12:46-2013

Object type

Identification

Title

Trophy of Marius

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)

A great trophy relief is set in a landscape with aqueducts and buildings. Three putti stand at the foot of the trophy among shields and helmets. A companion piece to Bn. 12 no. 47
Above the trophy is the inscription: TROPHEA MARII DE BELLO CYMR. PUTAT. AD AED. D. EUSEB. (?)/ ROMAE

Content (object)

armour & weapons

Content (note)

Trophy of arms and armour
The supposed trophies of Marius from the Cimbrian war, at the temple of Saint Eusebius at Rome

Dimensions

height (actual size): 385mm
width (actual size): 241mm

Materials & techniques note

copper engraving on paper

Production

Person

Unknown (Engraver)

History and association

Previous ownership

References

• RR (I 289-90)
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