ECL-Bn.6:20-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.6:20-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Drawing of Ancient ceiling
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Other number
Ashby ETON III 20 (IV on front in pencil)
Description
Content (description)
Drawing of an ancient ceiling.
In the centre is a rayed head of the Sun, with drapery on the shoulders. Four birds bearing berried twigs in circles around it. In each of the spandrels on the edge a pair of figures gesturing. Between them, draped busts in oval garlands above tendrils and flying birds.
In the centre is a rayed head of the Sun, with drapery on the shoulders. Four birds bearing berried twigs in circles around it. In each of the spandrels on the edge a pair of figures gesturing. Between them, draped busts in oval garlands above tendrils and flying birds.
Content (object)
mural/wall painting
Content (note)
Dimensions
height (actual size): 397mm
width (actual size): 375mm
width (actual size): 375mm
Dimension note
Ashby gives the dimensions as 343 square
The actual painting on the page measures 356mm x 356mm
The actual painting on the page measures 356mm x 356mm
Inscription
Bartoli Villa Hadriani written in ink on the back of the drawing
IV written in pencil on the front of the drawing lower right.
IV written in pencil on the front 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.33)