ECL-Bn.6:21-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.6:21-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Drawing of Ancient ceiling
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Other number
Ashby ETON III 21 (iii) on front in pencil)
Description
Content (description)
Drawing of an ancient ceiling.
In the central circle a draped female figure sits on a cloud to the right, holding a snake (?) in her uplifted hand. Four gold caryatids surround the circle. Single draped figures in the irregular framed corners. Columns or temples, on top of small rectangular panels with small grisaille figures.
In the central circle a draped female figure sits on a cloud to the right, holding a snake (?) in her uplifted hand. Four gold caryatids surround the circle. Single draped figures in the irregular framed corners. Columns or temples, on top of small rectangular panels with small grisaille figures.
Content (object)
mural/wall painting
Content (note)
Dimensions
height (actual size): 397mm
width (actual size): 372mm
width (actual size): 372mm
Dimension note
Ashby gives the dimensions as 344 square
The actual painting on the page measures 360mm x 358mm
The actual painting on the page measures 360mm x 358mm
Inscription
Bartoli Villa Hadriani written in ink on the back of the drawing
III written in pencil on the front of the drawing lower right.
III 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)
