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Drawing, Vault of the Hall of the Eagles Domus Aurea Vincenzo Brenna

1700s

$21,849.53
£16,449.36
€18,500
CA$30,099.17
A$33,709.18
CHF 17,588.90
MX$411,743.10
NOK 223,781.94
SEK 210,941.30
DKK 140,824.50

About the Item

Drawing on paper done in India ink, white lead and gouache; depicting the frescoed vault of the Gallery of the Eagles in the Domus Aurea. The perimeter band is occupied by reserves inhabited by eagles and peacocks; in the innermost band are grotesque decorations. The central reservoir depicts Ariadne asleep abandoned by Theseus at Naxos, while the lower and upper ones depict procession scenes and a votive offering, probably to Pomona.
  • Creation Year:
    1700s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35.04 in (89 cm)Width: 18.12 in (46 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU680315944642

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