ECL-Bn.13:69-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.13:69-2013
Object type
Identification
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
Description
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
width (actual size): 505mm
Inscription
Materials & techniques note
copper engraving on paper
Production
Person
Date
1707
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Vogel (The Column of Antoninus Pius)