ECL-Bn.2:61-2013
Parts
ECL-Bn.2:61-2013
Identification
Vase
assigned by cataloguer
From the Palazzo Barberini
Was Fa 2 no. 63
Was Fa 2 no. 63
Fa 3 no. 63
Description
The globular urn stands on a low foot, which is decorated with leaves, and has a lid on which crouches a monkey. At the rim of the urn are set two bearded masks, from the side of which hangs a garland of leaves. A square panel at the front cuts across this garland; in it is the inscription D M / MESSIAE/ GRAPHICAE/ PARENTES F. Around the body of the urn at the junction with the foot is a ring of leaves.
vase with lid
height (actual size): 394mm
width (actual size): 257mm
width (actual size): 257mm
Campiglia Palazzo Barberini no. 63 written in ink on the back of the drawing
B.N. 63 written in pencil on the front of the drawing lower left.
black lead pencil on paper
Production
c.1710-1730