ECL-Bn.13:69-2013

Object number

ECL-Bn.13:69-2013

Object type

print

Title

Side of the base of the Column of Antoninus Pius with the Apotheosis

Title Type

assigned by cataloguer

Comments

Bn. 13. 66-70 are catalogued together as all details of the same publication of the base of the Column of Antoninus Pius

Content (description)

The side of the base of the Column of Antoninus Pius with the Apotheosis of Antoninus Pius and Faustina . Eagles flying above. Anthemion cornice and the mounted figures in profile on both sides. Along the lower edge the base is roughened like waves. Beneath the image is the inscription: TAB II/ Antonini Pii, ac Faustinae Augg. Apotheosis, pluribus, iisdemque exquisitis, aptissimisque symbolis expressa

Content (object)

plinth

Dimensions

height (actual size): 391mm
width (actual size): 505mm

Inscription

Materials & techniques note

copper engraving on paper

Person

Aquila, Francesco Faraone, ca. 1676 - 1740 (Engraver)
de Rossi, Domenico, 1659 - 1730 (Publisher)

Date

1707

Previous ownership

Topham, Richard, ? - 1731

References

• Vogel (The Column of Antoninus Pius)

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