ECL-Bn.12:47-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.12:47-2013
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. This is a companion piece to Bn. 12 no. 46. Four putti and a captive barbarian female also form part of the trophy.
Above the trophy is the inscription: TROPHEA MARII DE BELLO CYMR. PUTAT. AD AED. D. EUSEB. (?)ROM
Above the trophy is the inscription: TROPHEA MARII DE BELLO CYMR. PUTAT. AD AED. D. EUSEB. (?)ROM
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
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): 271mm
width (actual size): 271mm
Materials & techniques note
copper engraving on paper
Production
Person
Unknown (Engraver)
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• RR (I 289-90)