ECL-Bn.6:41-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.6:41-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Painting of Antique Ceiling
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Other number
Ashby ETON III 41
Description
Content (description)
Painting of Antique Ceiling. Rectangular.
In the central circle is a draped female figure hovering to the left, with her left arm and breast bare. In her left hand she holds a garland and in her right hand a bowl of flowers (Ashby has this description reversed)
Two further circles each with a draped winged figure holding a scarf. Two lunettes each with a reclining figure. Short curtains hang to each side. A small bird in each quartered corner.
In the central circle is a draped female figure hovering to the left, with her left arm and breast bare. In her left hand she holds a garland and in her right hand a bowl of flowers (Ashby has this description reversed)
Two further circles each with a draped winged figure holding a scarf. Two lunettes each with a reclining figure. Short curtains hang to each side. A small bird in each quartered corner.
Content (object)
mural/wall painting
Content (note)
Dimensions
height (actual size): 525mm
width (actual size): 438mm
width (actual size): 438mm
Dimension note
Ashby gives the dimensions as 461 x 376
The painting on the actual page measures 475mm x 366mm
The painting on the actual page measures 475mm x 366mm
Inscription
Volta del Palazzo di Tito written in ink on the back of the painting
Fran.cus Bartolus Fecit. Anno 1721 written in ink within the frame, upper left side.
Fran.cus Bartolus Fecit. Anno 1721 written in ink within the frame, upper left side.
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)