ECL-Bn.6:24-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.6:24-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Drawing of Ancient ceiling
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Other number
Ashby ETON III 24
Description
Content (description)
Drawing of an ancient ceiling. Rectangular.
Repeated design of fifteen circles decorated with golden tendrils, with figures in circles in the centre of each. Diamonds in between the circles have flowers in urns and baskets.
Repeated design of fifteen circles decorated with golden tendrils, with figures in circles in the centre of each. Diamonds in between the circles have flowers in urns and baskets.
Content (object)
mural/wall painting
Content (note)
Dimensions
height (actual size): 395mm
width (actual size): 600mm
width (actual size): 600mm
Dimension note
Ashby gives the dimensions as 313 x 513
The actual painting on the page measures 330mm x 529mm
The actual painting on the page measures 330mm x 529mm
Inscription
Bartoli Volta trovata nel Monte Palatino 1721 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.33)
• Ronczewski (p. 34 Fig 21)
• Ronczewski (p. 34 Fig 21)
