ECL-Bn.6:8/2-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.6:8/2-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Drawing of Ancient ceiling
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Other number
Ashby ETON III 8.2 (N)
Description
Content (description)
Drawing of an ancient ceiling.
In the central octagon is Amphitrite, drawn to the right by two sea snakes. In her right hand she holds a torch.
Red garlands surround the octagon, from them hang baskets of flowers and draped uniforms and shields.
Eight blue panels around edge each with one or two figures.
In the central octagon is Amphitrite, drawn to the right by two sea snakes. In her right hand she holds a torch.
Red garlands surround the octagon, from them hang baskets of flowers and draped uniforms and shields.
Eight blue panels around edge each with one or two figures.
Content (object)
mural/wall painting
Content (note)
Dimensions
height (actual size): 398mm
width (actual size): 368mm
width (actual size): 368mm
Dimension note
Ashby gives the dimensions as 329 square
The actual painting on the page measures 340mm x 340mm square
The actual painting on the page measures 340mm x 340mm square
Inscription
Bartoli Villa Hadriani written in ink on the back of the drawing
N written in ink on the back of the drawing
N 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 )