ECL-Bn.6:25-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.6:25-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Drawing of Ancient ceiling
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Other number
Ashby ETON III 25
Description
Content (description)
Drawing of an ancient ceiling.
In the central diamond are the draped busts of husband and wife. In the four lateral circles are busts of Jupiter, Mercury, Minerva, and Diana. Berried garlands hang between these busts. Winged figures in frieze with anthemium motifs around edge.
In the central diamond are the draped busts of husband and wife. In the four lateral circles are busts of Jupiter, Mercury, Minerva, and Diana. Berried garlands hang between these busts. Winged figures in frieze with anthemium motifs around edge.
Content (object)
mural/wall painting
Content (note)
Dimensions
height (actual size): 366mm
width (actual size): 413mm
width (actual size): 413mm
Dimension note
Ashby gives the dimensions as 337 square
The actual painting on the page measures 350mm x 350mm
The actual painting on the page measures 350mm x 350mm
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)