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Fortune flying above the globe, partly naked, emptying a purse in her raised right hand and holding a staff in her left, a winged putto pulling her forelock, after Reni

Girolamo Scarsello Italian
After Guido Reni Italian

ca. 1660–80

Not on view

After a painting by Reni. Verso not visible as print is laid to another sheet of paper.

Fortune flying above the globe, partly naked, emptying a purse in her raised right hand and holding a staff in her left, a winged putto pulling her forelock, after Reni, Girolamo Scarsello (Italian, Bologna 1624–1678), Etching — Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Title: Fortune flying above the globe, partly naked, emptying a purse in her raised right hand and holding a staff in her left, a winged putto pulling her forelock, after Reni

Artist: Girolamo Scarsello (Italian, Bologna 1624–1678)

Artist: After Guido Reni (Italian, Bologna 1575–1642 Bologna)

Date: ca. 1660–80

Medium: Etching

Dimensions: Sheet (Trimmed): 9 3/8 × 7 5/8 in. (23.8 × 19.4 cm)

Classification: Prints

Credit Line: Gift of Miss Helen J. Baker, 1937

Accession Number: 37.68.52

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