ECL-Bn.6:33-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.6:33-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Painting of Antique Ceiling
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Other number
Ashby ETON III 33
Description
Content (description)
Painting of Antique Ceiling. Square.
In the centre a draped female figure with a palm in her right hand stands arm in arm with a nude male figure with a spear in his left hand. Square frame with scallop design, then outer frame with figures in panels divided by scrolls with urns. Outer most frame of diamond shaped lozenges.
In the centre a draped female figure with a palm in her right hand stands arm in arm with a nude male figure with a spear in his left hand. Square frame with scallop design, then outer frame with figures in panels divided by scrolls with urns. Outer most frame of diamond shaped lozenges.
Content (object)
mural/wall painting
Content (note)
Dimensions
height (actual size): 410mm
width (actual size): 435mm
width (actual size): 435mm
Dimension note
Ashby gives the dimensions as 345 square
The actual painting on the page measures 364mm x 365mm
The actual painting on the page measures 364mm x 365mm
Inscription
Volta del Palazzo di Tito 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.35)