ECL-Bn.5:65-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.5:65-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Sacrifice to Priapus
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Comments
Bn 5. 49-66 is a long series of paintings numbered vi-23 (x omitted).
Other number
Ashby ETON II No. 65 (22)
Description
Content (description)
Sacrifice to Priapus. To the left an olive tree: then three male figures with drapery reaching to the knees: then a Priapic column with a red disk on the summit and a basket of fruit at the foot: then three women laying fruit on an altar: then an olive tree: then a wall with a red curtain draped on it.
Content (object)
painting
Content (note)
Dimensions
height (actual size): 259mm
width (actual size): 315mm
width (actual size): 315mm
Dimension note
Ashby gives the dimensions as 170 x 226
The painting on the page actually measures 187mm x 246mm
The painting on the page actually measures 187mm x 246mm
Inscription
Bartoli Villa Hadriani written in ink on the back of the drawing
22 written in pencil below the drawing, centre
22 written in pencil below the drawing, centre
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. 28 )