ECL-Bn.2:17-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.2:17-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Relief from vase: maenads
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Comments
From the Palazzo Barberini
Sampson catalogue states that Fa 3 (was Fa 2) describes:' Fragmento di piccolo urna con tre Baccanti'
Sampson catalogue states that Fa 3 (was Fa 2) describes:' Fragmento di piccolo urna con tre Baccanti'
Other number
Fa 3 no. 87
Description
Content (description)
On right a maenad steps to right, with drapes fluttering round her but leaving her body exposed; her head is raised in ecstasy. On left two draped females lean upon one another, their arms outspread.
Content (object)
relief
Dimensions
height (actual size): 278mm
width (actual size): 407mm
width (actual size): 407mm
Inscription
Campiglia Palazzo Barberini No. 87 written in ink on the back of the drawing
Inscription description
BN 87 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
References
• Lippold (III 2 pl. 62)
