Naked woman (Leda) and swan (Zeus) embrace on a river bank; two figures jump into the water at middle ground; a town and bridge in the background.

early 16th century
Not on view

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  • Title: Naked woman (Leda) and swan (Zeus) embrace on a river bank; two figures jump into the water at middle ground; a town and bridge in the background.
  • Artist: Anonymous, Italian, 16th century (Italian, active Central Italy, ca. 1550–1580)
  • Artist: or Agostino Veneziano (Agostino dei Musi) (Italian, Venice ca. 1490–after 1536 Rome)
  • Artist: or Domenico Campagnola (Italian, Venice (?) 1500–1564 Padua)
  • Date: early 16th century
  • Medium: Engraving
  • Dimensions: Sheet (trimmed to plate): 6 9/16 × 7 13/16 in. (16.7 × 19.9 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Anonymous Gift, 1929
  • Object Number: 29.44.25
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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Anonymous, Italian, 16th century - Naked woman (Leda) and swan (Zeus) embrace on a river bank; two figures jump into the water at middle ground; a town and bridge in the background. - The Metropolitan Museum of Art