Pan spying of the nymph Syrinx who is seated on a rock, combing her hair

Marco Dente Italian

Formerly attributed to Marcantonio Raimondi Italian

After Giulio Romano Italian

ca. 1516–20

Not on view

Artwork Details

Title: Pan spying of the nymph Syrinx who is seated on a rock, combing her hair
Artist: Marco Dente (Italian, Ravenna, active by 1515–died 1527 Rome)
Artist: Formerly attributed to Marcantonio Raimondi (Italian, Argini (?) ca. 1480–before 1534 Bologna (?))
Artist: After Giulio Romano (Italian, Rome 1499?–1546 Mantua)
Date: ca. 1516–20
Medium: Engraving with Pan's erect penis inexpertly scratched off surface of print
Dimensions: 10 9/16 x 6 7/8 in. (26.8 x 17.4 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1949
Object Number: 49.97.113
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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