ECL-Bn.15:216-2014
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.15:216-2014
Object type
Identification
Title
Statue group: the three Graces
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Content (description)
The three Graces stand in front of a great rocky hill with trees. On left and right stand nude putti on bases, the one on right carrying a palm branch and wreath.
Inscribed on end of base of putto on right: 1549/ E.V
Inscribed below the statues: EXEMPLAR CHARITUM EX POLICLETI/ OPERE MARMOREO/ SUMPTUM.
Inscribed on end of base of putto on right: 1549/ E.V
Inscribed below the statues: EXEMPLAR CHARITUM EX POLICLETI/ OPERE MARMOREO/ SUMPTUM.
Content (object)
statue
Dimensions
height (actual size): 267mm
width (actual size): 179mm
width (actual size): 179mm
Inscription
See Description:
Inscribed on end of base of putto on right: 1549/ E.V
Inscribed below the statues: EXEMPLAR CHARITUM EX POLICLETI/ OPERE MARMOREO/ SUMPTUM.
Inscribed on end of base of putto on right: 1549/ E.V
Inscribed below the statues: EXEMPLAR CHARITUM EX POLICLETI/ OPERE MARMOREO/ SUMPTUM.
Materials & techniques note
copper engraving on paper
Production
Person
Unknown (Engraver)
Date
1549
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Blanco (Blanco no. 225E The trophy is now in the Prado, the bust is now lost)
• Bernoulli (II. 1. 337 no. 29)
• Bernoulli (II. 1. 337 no. 29)