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ECL-Bn.2:1/3-2013

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Object number

ECL-Bn.2:1/3-2013

Object type

Identification

Title

Strigil Sarcophagus

Title Type

assigned by cataloguer

Comments

From the Palazzo Barberini
Sampson catalogue states that Fa 3 (was Fa 2) describes: 'una antica scanellata'
Bn 2 nos. 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 are catalogued together being continuous drawings of the same sarcophagus

Other number

Fa 3 no. 9

Description

Content (description)

On the lid, two strigil panels flank a central panel, which is empty. At each end is an acroterian decorated with a half-palmette rising from a cushion-like object. On the body of the sarcophagus there are relief panels at each end and in the centre with strigil panels between. In the central panel, draped Venus (headless) on left embraces Mars on right. He wears a cloak and helmet and holds a spear and shield. They stand beneath a shallow arch supported by two columns. In the panel at each end a warrior wearing a cloak and helmet stands turning to look to the centre. By each on the outside stands a horse with foreleg raised.

Content (object)

drawing

Dimensions

height (actual size): 415mm
width (actual size): 552mm

Inscription

Campiglia Palazzo Barberini No. 9 written in ink on the back of the drawing

Inscription description

B 3 written in ink lower left, truncated.

Materials & techniques note

black lead pencil on paper

Production

Date

c.1710-1730

History and association

Previous ownership

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