ECL-Bn.6:7-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.6:7-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Drawing of Ancient ceiling
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Other number
Ashby ETON III 7 (M)
Description
Content (description)
Drawing of an ancient ceiling.
In the central circle is a wheel-like pattern of different colours. At the sides are four panels, each showing scenes of dancing and sacrifice, with four or five figures in each, supported by pairs of sphinxes.
Masks in oval garlands in angles between the panels.
In the central circle is a wheel-like pattern of different colours. At the sides are four panels, each showing scenes of dancing and sacrifice, with four or five figures in each, supported by pairs of sphinxes.
Masks in oval garlands in angles between the panels.
Content (object)
mural/wall painting
Content (note)
Dimensions
height (actual size): 412mm
width (actual size): 371mm
width (actual size): 371mm
Dimension note
Ashby gives the dimensions as 336 square
The actuall painting on the page measures 354mm x 353mm
The actuall painting on the page measures 354mm x 353mm
Inscription
Bartoli Villa Hadriani written in ink on the back of the drawing
M written in ink on the back of the drawing
M 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.31 )