ECL-Bn.2:61-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.2:61-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Vase
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Comments
From the Palazzo Barberini
Was Fa 2 no. 63
Was Fa 2 no. 63
Other number
Fa 3 no. 63
Description
Content (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.
Content (object)
vase with lid
Dimensions
height (actual size): 394mm
width (actual size): 257mm
width (actual size): 257mm
Inscription
Campiglia Palazzo Barberini no. 63 written in ink on the back of the drawing
Inscription description
B.N. 63 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
