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Atalanta and Meleager with Fountains of Versailles

Related to prints by Antonio Tempesta Italian
Related to engravings by Perelle
late 17th century
Not on view

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Object Information
  • Title: Atalanta and Meleager with Fountains of Versailles
  • Artist: Related to prints by Antonio Tempesta (Italian, Florence 1555–1630 Rome)
  • Artist: Related to engravings by Perelle family member (Salle de Festins, ca. 1681)
  • Date: late 17th century
  • Culture: French
  • Medium: Wool and silk on canvas (Center: 484-576 tent stitches per sq. inch, 90 per sq. cm. Border: 169 cross-stitches per sq. inch, 25 per sq. cm.)
  • Dimensions: H. 89 x W. 65 1/2 inches (226.1 x 166.4 cm)
  • Classification: Textiles-Embroidered
  • Credit Line: Gift of Irwin Untermyer, 1962
  • Object Number: 62.214.2
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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