ECL-Bn.9:52-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.9:52-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Relief: barbarian crossing river
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Comments
Villa Medici
Other number
Fa 3. no. 28 (was Fa 2. no. 28)
Description
Content (description)
A barbarian, wearing a tunic, rides on horseback through flowing water in front of a complex wooden structure. At upper left is an oval shield with leafy decoration. Clouds are added across the top.
Content (object)
relief
Content (note)
Dimensions
height (actual size): 222mm
width (actual size): 173mm
width (actual size): 173mm
Inscription
Written in ink on the front of the drawing: in Villa Medici
Materials & techniques note
pencil and red wash on paper
Production
Person
Unknown (Artist)
Date
c.1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Cagiano de Azevedo (no. 40 fig. 37)
