Venus and the Dead Adonis (recto); Sketches of Venus and the Dead Adonis; several sketches of kneeling and standing figures (verso)

Anonymous, Italian, Roman-Bolognese, 17th century Italian

1696–1770

Not on view

Artwork Details

Title: Venus and the Dead Adonis (recto); Sketches of Venus and the Dead Adonis; several sketches of kneeling and standing figures (verso)
Artist: Anonymous, Italian, Roman-Bolognese, 17th century
Date: 1696–1770
Medium: Red chalk over graphite or lead underdrawing on light tan laid paper (recto); pen and brown ink over red chalk; graphite or lead (verso)
Dimensions: 10-1/2 x 8-3/4 in. (26.7 x 22.2 cm)
Classification: Drawings
Credit Line: Gift of Cornelius Vanderbilt, 1880
Object Number: 80.3.365
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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