ECL-Bn.6:26-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.6:26-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Drawing of Ancient ceiling
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Other number
Ashby ETON III 26 N (in pencil according to Ashby, not seen)
Description
Content (description)
Drawing of an ancient ceiling.
In the central circle Pegasus gallops to the right: in each of the subordinate circles is a single figure.
Gold sea monsters and draped armour surround the circle.
Standing draped figures with outstretched arms in each corner.
In the central circle Pegasus gallops to the right: in each of the subordinate circles is a single figure.
Gold sea monsters and draped armour surround the circle.
Standing draped figures with outstretched arms in each corner.
Content (object)
mural/wall painting
Content (note)
Dimensions
height (actual size): 450mm
width (actual size): 385mm
width (actual size): 385mm
Dimension note
Ashby gives the dimensions as 333 square
The actual painting on the page measures 346mm x 344mm
The actual painting on the page measures 346mm x 344mm
Inscription
Bartoli Volta trovata nel Monte Palatino Anno 1721 written in ink on the back of the drawing
Franc.cus Bartolus Fecit Anno 1721 written in ink on the front of the drawing along inside edge lower left.
Franc.cus Bartolus Fecit Anno 1721 written in ink on the front of the drawing along inside edge lower left.
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)
• Engelmann (Caylus f. 69 (?))
• Breval (i : plate before p. 85)
• Montfaucon (Suppl. iii, Pl. 58)
• Engelmann (Caylus f. 69 (?))
• Breval (i : plate before p. 85)
• Montfaucon (Suppl. iii, Pl. 58)