ECL-Bn.7:39-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.7:39-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Drawing of an ancient wall elevation from the 'Baths of Constantine'
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Comments
Various small fragments of the wall still exist in the Palazzo Rospigliosi in Rome (according to Ashby in 1914) thougth only seven of them are now exhibited. Ashby :'As M.-D observe the paintings must be earlier than the period of Constantine.'
Other number
Ashby ETON IV. 39
Description
Content (description)
Painting of whole Wall
The drawing represents a wall punctuated by slender architectonic structures framing representations of gods encircle by scrolling foliage. Apollo in the centre. Two painted panels containing narrative scenes: the panel on the left, still preserved in Palazzo Altemps in Rome, depicts a naked hero crowning himself with the palm of victory. On the right is depicted a scene of libation with a priestess and two women.
The drawing represents a wall punctuated by slender architectonic structures framing representations of gods encircle by scrolling foliage. Apollo in the centre. Two painted panels containing narrative scenes: the panel on the left, still preserved in Palazzo Altemps in Rome, depicts a naked hero crowning himself with the palm of victory. On the right is depicted a scene of libation with a priestess and two women.
Content (object)
mural/wall painting
Content (note)
Dimensions
height (actual size): 393mm
width (actual size): 502mm
width (actual size): 502mm
Dimension note
Ashby gives the dimensions as 275 x 416
On exhibition,unable to measure
On exhibition,unable to measure
Inscription
in aedibus Rospigliosi, e Balneis Constantini M Repert. 1711 written in ink on the back of the painting
No. 2 written on the back of the painting (ink or pencil? painting not available 9/1013)
No. 2 written on the back of the painting (ink or pencil? painting not available 9/1013)
Materials & techniques note
pencil, pen, watercolour and bodycolour on paper
Production
Person
Bartoli, Francesco, 1675? - 1730? (Artist)
Date
c.1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Ashby (p.40-41 Plate XVIII)
• Engelmann (Capp 284 (Ashby has referenced each of the 13 panels separately))
• Michaelis (Holk.i and ii (Ashby has referenced each of the 13 panels separately))
• Turnbull (Turnbull gives the date 1718 and has very detailed references)
• d'Agincourt (v. PL. IV (Ashby references each part separately see Ashby p. 41))
• Cameron (41, 45, 47)
• Chats (16,26)
• Engelmann (Capp 284 (Ashby has referenced each of the 13 panels separately))
• Michaelis (Holk.i and ii (Ashby has referenced each of the 13 panels separately))
• Turnbull (Turnbull gives the date 1718 and has very detailed references)
• d'Agincourt (v. PL. IV (Ashby references each part separately see Ashby p. 41))
• Cameron (41, 45, 47)
• Chats (16,26)
