Allegory of old age: an old man supported by a child's walking frame on which sits an hourglass

Formerly attributed to Agostino Veneziano (Agostino dei Musi) Italian

Publisher Antonio Salamanca Italian, born Spain

1536–1538

Not on view

Bartsch thought this by Agostino Veneziano, a view that now is not generally accepted. It is possibly by Girolamo Fagiuoli after Domenico Giuntalodi (see Vasari-Milanesi VI 26-7 (life of Niccolò Soggi); 'Revue de l'Art 80 (1988) p.54). The prints seems originally to have been engraved in 1536. The lower right corner of this print has been repaired. Part of the lettering is missing. For a complete impression see 49.97.140.

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Title: Allegory of old age: an old man supported by a child's walking frame on which sits an hourglass
Artist: Attributed to Girolamo Fagiuoli (Italian, active Bologna, by 1539, died 1574 Bologna)
Artist: Formerly attributed to Agostino Veneziano (Agostino dei Musi) (Italian, Venice ca. 1490–after 1536 Rome)
Publisher: Antonio Salamanca (Italian (born Spain), Salamanca 1478–1562 Rome)
Date: 1536–1538
Medium: Engraving
Dimensions: 16 3/4 × 11 5/8 in. (42.5 × 29.5 cm)
Classification: Prints
Object Number: X.28-
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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