ECL-Bn.6:36-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.6:36-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Painting of Antique Ceiling
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Other number
Ashby ETON III 36
Description
Content (description)
Painting of Antique Ceiling. Square.
In the central circle a nude youth to the left, with an uncertain object in his right hand, stands arm in arm with a draped female figure with a crook in her left hand. In four of the minor circles there are busts and around the edge eight detailed coloured scenes, each with several figures in scalloped frames. Armour in between.
In the central circle a nude youth to the left, with an uncertain object in his right hand, stands arm in arm with a draped female figure with a crook in her left hand. In four of the minor circles there are busts and around the edge eight detailed coloured scenes, each with several figures in scalloped frames. Armour in between.
Content (object)
mural/wall painting
Content (note)
Dimensions
height (actual size): 418mm
width (actual size): 379mm
width (actual size): 379mm
Dimension note
Ashby gives the dimensions as 342 square
The painting on the actual page measures 354mm x 355mm
The painting on the actual page measures 354mm x 355mm
Inscription
Fran.co Bartoli. written in ink on front, within the border central lower edge.
Volta del Palazzo di Tito written in ink on the back of the painting
R. T. II written in pencil on back of the painting
Volta del Palazzo di Tito written in ink on the back of the painting
R. T. II written in pencil on back of the painting
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 )
• Michaelis (Holk. ii. 21)
• Michaelis (Holk. ii. 21)
