ECL-Bn.12:5-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.12:5-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Statue group: Dioscuri and horses
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'
This engraving is almost identical to Bn. 12 no. 2 but reversed, ie the group is the right way around.
This engraving is almost identical to Bn. 12 no. 2 but reversed, ie the group is the right way around.
Description
Content (description)
The group is shown in its actual state, with brick repairs and vegetation here and there. On the base of the group are the inscriptions OPUS FIDIAE. ......OPUS PRAXITELIS
On the lower edge of the plinth is the following:
HEUS TU QUI PRAETERIS MORARE PAULUM AC INSPICE/ IN QUIRINALI HI SUNT EQUI MARMOREI MUTILI ATQ GRANDES/ART VICTA NATURA PARENS SPIRITUM CUR ERIPIT/ QUID PRAXITELES ET FIDIAS EFFINXERE ISTOS AEMULAMUR/SAT DIXI ABEL VALE SALVE MISCE BIBE DA MI ANT. SALAMANCA
On the lower edge of the plinth is the following:
HEUS TU QUI PRAETERIS MORARE PAULUM AC INSPICE/ IN QUIRINALI HI SUNT EQUI MARMOREI MUTILI ATQ GRANDES/ART VICTA NATURA PARENS SPIRITUM CUR ERIPIT/ QUID PRAXITELES ET FIDIAS EFFINXERE ISTOS AEMULAMUR/SAT DIXI ABEL VALE SALVE MISCE BIBE DA MI ANT. SALAMANCA
Content (object)
statue
Dimensions
height (actual size): 368mm
width (actual size): 502mm
width (actual size): 502mm
Materials & techniques note
copper engraving on paper
Production
Person
Salamanca, Antonio, 1478 - 1562 (Engraver)
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Ashby, Top. Stud. (fig. 87)