ECL-Bn.6:40-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.6:40-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Painting of Antique Ceiling
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Other number
Ashby ETON III 40
Description
Content (description)
Painting of Antique Ceiling. Square.
In the central circle is a youth with drapery over his right shoulder, the end of which he holds up with his left hand. In his right hand is a dish of fruit. Four rectangular panels around the centre, each with a reclining figure. Large green swags around the centre leading to large red swags in each corner. Small figures grouped around plinths along each side.
In the central circle is a youth with drapery over his right shoulder, the end of which he holds up with his left hand. In his right hand is a dish of fruit. Four rectangular panels around the centre, each with a reclining figure. Large green swags around the centre leading to large red swags in each corner. Small figures grouped around plinths along each side.
Content (object)
mural/wall painting
Content (note)
Dimensions
height (actual size): 480mm
width (actual size): 462mm
width (actual size): 462mm
Dimension note
Ashby gives the dimensions as 403 square
The painting on the actual page measures 422mm x 422mm
The painting on the actual page measures 422mm x 422mm
Inscription
Volta del Palazzo di Tito written in ink on the 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.36)