ECL-Bn.2:14-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.2:14-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Relief: two eagles hold garland
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Comments
From the Palazzo Barberini
Was Fa 2 no. 251
Was Fa 2 no. 251
Other number
Fa 3 no. 251
Description
Content (description)
Two eagles with wings spread, gaze at one another and hold a garland of fruit, leaves and flowers. In the centre over the garland is set a bearded Silenus mask. Fillets fly above and below from the ends of the garland and each eagle has a fluttering fillet beneath its claws.
Content (object)
relief
Dimensions
height (actual size): 254mm
width (actual size): 418mm
width (actual size): 418mm
Inscription
Campiglia Palazzo Barberini No. 251 written in ink on the back of the drawing
Inscription description
BN 251 written in pencil on the front of the drawing lower left
Materials & techniques note
black lead pencil on paper
Production
Person
Date
c.1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
