ECL-Bn.13:58-2013
Parts
ECL-Bn.13:58-2013
Identification
Hadrianic roundels from the Arch of Constantine, all in reverse
assigned by cataloguer
Bn. 13. 57-60 are catalogued together as all roundels from the Arch of Constantine
Description
Sacrifice to Silvanus: Three figures on left make a sacrifice on an altar to the right with 2 more figures. Branch overhead.
In the exergue below: All'Ill.mo et Ecc.mo Sig.r Duca di Bracciano Gio Bapta Mercati F.
At the foot of the altar: G M F
In bottom border: In Roma dall'Arco di Costantino super pmis
In the exergue below: All'Ill.mo et Ecc.mo Sig.r Duca di Bracciano Gio Bapta Mercati F.
At the foot of the altar: G M F
In bottom border: In Roma dall'Arco di Costantino super pmis
relief
height (actual size): 373mm
width (actual size): 345mm
width (actual size): 345mm
copper engraving on paper
Production
Mercati, Giovanni Battista, 1591 - 1645 (Engraver)
1642