ECL-Bn.5:19-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.5:19-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Painting: Mithras slaying a bull
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Other number
Ashby ETON II No.19
Description
Content (description)
Painting. Mithras slaying a bull: a dadophoros to left, reclining river-god right foreground: chariot of Sun right background.
Content (object)
mural/wall painting
Content (note)
Dimensions
height (actual size): 264mm
width (actual size): 356mm
width (actual size): 356mm
Dimension note
Ashby gives the dimensions as 169 x 259
The actual drawing on the page measures 188mm x 278mm
The actual drawing on the page measures 188mm x 278mm
Inscription
del Palazzo di Tito written in ink on the back of the drawing
Materials & techniques note
watercolour on paper
Production
Person
Bartoli, Francesco, 1675? - 1730? (Artist)
Date
c.1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Ashby (p. 19 See Ashby for detailed notes and references)
• Turnbull ( Turnbull 9, see Lanciani 179)
• Michaelis (Nett. 156 (Inv 11405) Holk. ii. 36 (pencil) 'Pittura antica scoperta li 22 genaro 1668 uicino il coliseo')
• Turnbull ( Turnbull 9, see Lanciani 179)
• Michaelis (Nett. 156 (Inv 11405) Holk. ii. 36 (pencil) 'Pittura antica scoperta li 22 genaro 1668 uicino il coliseo')