ECL-Bn.14:52-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.14:52-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Venus and Cupid with three amorous couples
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Content (description)
On right three couples sport in a 'bath-tub' sarcophagus, which has rings at the top left and right and a lion's head with a ring at centre bottom. Two putti fly overhead aiming arrows at the couples. On left nude Venus approaches, accompanied by Cupid, who carries a wine jar, and a nude male who carries a great urn on his head, steadying himself with a staff. The sarcophagus is in a slightly sunken area down two steps. In the background is a wall, in which are niches flanked by pilasters. Distant buildings can be seen through a small arch on right. On the ground left of Venus lies a caduceus.
A long note was added below the engraving, but this has been cut off at some time.
On step left of sarcophagus: BONASONO F (?)
A long note was added below the engraving, but this has been cut off at some time.
On step left of sarcophagus: BONASONO F (?)
Content (object)
relief
Content (note)
relief?
Dimensions
height (actual size): 230mm
width (actual size): 351mm
width (actual size): 351mm
Materials & techniques note
copper engraving on paper
Production
Person
Bonasone, Giulio, 1498 - 1580 (Engraver)
Date
c.1555