ECL-Bn.9:9-2013
Parts
Object number
ECL-Bn.9:9-2013
Object type
Identification
Title
Fresco of Danae
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Other number
Ashby ETON VII. 9
Description
Content (description)
Fresco of Danae (with only the Cupid asleep at the end of the couch, the other two being omitted). Red drapery to left background, trees and large urn to right.
In with this drawing is a single sheet of paper with Latin description.
In with this drawing is a single sheet of paper with Latin description.
Content (object)
mural/wall painting
Content (note)
Dimensions
height (actual size): 361mm
width (actual size): 401mm
width (actual size): 401mm
Dimension note
Ashby gives the dimensions as 299 x 336
The actual painting on the page measures 298mm x 336mm
The actual painting on the page measures 298mm x 336mm
Inscription
Campiglia Palazzo Barberini n. 223 written in ink on the back of the painting
Inscription description
Ashby: 'The numbers (ie No. 138) refer to an inventory lettered outside Palazzi di Roma, with the following title: Bassirilievi, Pitture Antiche, Gruppi, Statue, Busti, Vasi, Are, etc., in Diversi Palazzi di Roma. It forms an index to the great series of drawings of sculpture which Topham not only ordered to be made (cf. Lanciani, BUll. Com 1894, 165, who however did not see this volume) but is a complet inventory of the contents of the various collections, including the pieces which Topham did not feel it worthwhile to have copied; and it is thus a document of capital importance for the condition of these collections in the early eighteenth century. I hope before long to publish it in its entirety'
This particular painting is referred to as 'pittura antica risarcita' in the inventory
This particular painting is referred to as 'pittura antica risarcita' in the inventory
Materials & techniques note
watercolour on paper
Production
Person
Date
c.1710-1730
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Ashby (p.62)
• Lanciani (Bull. Com. 1894, 182)
• Turnbull (2. and Pl. B and p. 171)
• Michaelis (Holk. i. 5)
• Matz-Duhn (4112 (of doubtful antiquity))
• Lanciani (Bull. Com. 1894, 182)
• Turnbull (2. and Pl. B and p. 171)
• Michaelis (Holk. i. 5)
• Matz-Duhn (4112 (of doubtful antiquity))

