ECL-Bn.8:49-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.8:49-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Wall Painting: Warrior with quadriga
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Other number
Ashby ETON V. 49 (ix)
Description
Content (description)
A warrior descends from a quadriga to defend himself with his spear against a man attacking him from the left, while to the right a servant holds the horses. A tree and a wall in the background: in front a pyramid on a pedestal.
Content (object)
mural/wall painting
Content (note)
Dimensions
height (actual size): 262mm
width (actual size): 363mm
width (actual size): 363mm
Dimension note
Ashby gives the dimensions as 174 x 274
The actual painting on the page measures 196mm x 296mm
The actual painting on the page measures 196mm x 296mm
Inscription
IX written in ink on the front, in centre, below the red frame
Fr. Bartoli Vicino al Palazzo Magiore all villa Farnese fu trovata una Pittura antica di un carro tirato da quattro Cavalli con tre figure. No.9 written in ink on the back of the painting
Fr. Bartoli Vicino al Palazzo Magiore all villa Farnese fu trovata una Pittura antica di un carro tirato da quattro Cavalli con tre figure. No.9 written in ink on the back of the painting
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.56-57)