ECL-Bn.9:25-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.9:25-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Sarcophagus relief: discovery of wolf and twins
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Comments
Villa Mattei
Description
Content (description)
The wolf stands in a cave in the foreground and suckles the twins. Over the cave appear the two shepherds, wearing hats and loose drapes and each carrying a pedum.
Content (object)
relief
drawing
drawing
Content (note)
Dimensions
height (actual size): 348mm
width (actual size): 233mm
width (actual size): 233mm
Inscription
nella Villa Mattei written in ink on the front of the drawing, lower right.
Villa Mattei de Sig.r Gaetano Piccini written in ink on the back of the drawing
Villa Mattei de Sig.r Gaetano Piccini written in ink on the back of the drawing
Materials & techniques note
pen and brown ink on paper
Production
Person
Piccini, Gaetano, 1724 - 1744 (Artist)
Date
c.1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Führer (no. 237)
