ECL-Bn.6:47-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.6:47-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Painting of Antique Ceiling
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Other number
Ashby ETON III 47
Description
Content (description)
Painting of Antique Ceiling. Square.
In centre a draped female figure riding on an eagle to the right and looking back to the left with a scarf over her head. Garlands of fruit link the centre to the four small blue circles around it, each of these has a figure and plinth. Eight further small circles around the edge with busts on green ground.
In centre a draped female figure riding on an eagle to the right and looking back to the left with a scarf over her head. Garlands of fruit link the centre to the four small blue circles around it, each of these has a figure and plinth. Eight further small circles around the edge with busts on green ground.
Content (object)
mural/wall painting
Content (note)
Dimensions
height (actual size): 426mm
width (actual size): 385mm
width (actual size): 385mm
Dimension note
Ashby gives the dimensions as 360 x 365
The actual painting on the page measures 377mm x 376mm
The actual painting on the page measures 377mm x 376mm
Inscription
Volta del Palazzo di Augusto 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)
• Michaelis (Holk. ii. 22 (same size))
• Michaelis (Holk. ii. 22 (same size))