Venus and Cupid

Enameler Attributed to Joseph Limosin

Based on an engraving by Etienne Delaune French

first quarter 17th century

Not on view

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Title: Venus and Cupid
Enameler: Attributed to Joseph Limosin
Artist: Based on an engraving by Etienne Delaune (French, Orléans 1518/19–1583 Strasbourg)
Date: first quarter 17th century
Culture: French, Limoges
Medium: Painted enamel on copper, partly gilt
Dimensions: 4 1/4 × 1 5/8 in. (10.8 × 4.1 cm)
Classification: Enamels
Credit Line: Gift of George Blumenthal, 1941
Object Number: 41.100.246
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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