Jupiter and Mercury in the House of Baucis and Philemon

18th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Jupiter and Mercury in the House of Baucis and Philemon
  • Artist: Hyacinthe Collin de Vermont (French, Versailles 1693–1761 Paris)
  • Date: 18th century
  • Medium: Black chalk, heightened with white gouache on buff colored antique laid paper
  • Dimensions: sheet: 9 13/16 x 13 13/16 in. (24.9 x 35.1 cm)
  • Classification: Drawings
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Mrs. Howard J. Barnet Gift, 2008
  • Object Number: 2008.102
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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