ECL-Bn.8:34-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.8:34-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Wall Painting: Bacchus, musicians and Priapus herm
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Comments
NB. changes in the numbering system
Other number
Ashby ETON V. 34 (xxxiii)
Description
Content (description)
In centre a Priapus herm under a tree, with fruits in his drapery, bullrushes behind. To the right a youthful Bacchus dancing with cymbals, two maenads behind him and three dancing musicians to the right. To the left are five more standing figures, one with pedum.
Content (object)
mural/wall painting
Content (note)
Dimensions
height (actual size): 320mm
width (actual size): 533mm
width (actual size): 533mm
Dimension note
Ashby gives the dimensions as 207 x 423
The actual painting on the page measures 231mm x 445mm
The actual painting on the page measures 231mm x 445mm
Inscription
XXXIII written in ink on the front, in centre, below the red frame
Bartoli Disegno trouato nel Monte Palatino 1721 No.33 written in ink on the back of the painting
Ashby says the 1721 has been added.
Bartoli Disegno trouato nel Monte Palatino 1721 No.33 written in ink on the back of the painting
Ashby says the 1721 has been added.
Materials & techniques note
Pencil, pen and watercolour on paper
Production
Person
Bartoli, Francesco, 1675? - 1730? (Artist)
Date
c.1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Ashby (p.54)