ECL-Bn.5:3-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.5:3-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Painting: Nereids and Cupids riding sea-monsters
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Other number
Ashby ETON II No.3
Description
Content (description)
On the right Nereid on a sea-stag, on the left a Nereid on a sea-cow, both with halos. Dolphins and sea-stags in the centre ridden by cupids.
Content (object)
mural/wall painting
Content (note)
Dimensions
height (actual size): 273mm
width (actual size): 418mm
width (actual size): 418mm
Dimension note
Ashby gives the dimensions as 161 x 360
The actual drawing on the page measures 184mm x 383mm
The actual drawing on the page measures 184mm x 383mm
Inscription
Fran. co written in ink on the front of the drawing, lower left, Bartoli F. written in ink on the front of the drawing lower right
Mostri marini con Ninfe del palazzo di Tito written in ink on the back of the drawing.
R.T.V written in pencil on the back of the drawing lower right
Mostri marini con Ninfe del palazzo di Tito written in ink on the back of the drawing.
R.T.V written in pencil on the back of the drawing lower right
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. 15 Plate V)
• Eng (T. xviii. 2 Capp. 285. 17)
• Eng (T. xviii. 2 Capp. 285. 17)