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Tritons Abducting Nereids

1547–85
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Tritons Abducting Nereids
  • Artist: Luca Cambiaso (Italian, Moneglia 1527–1585 Madrid)
  • Date: 1547–85
  • Medium: Pen and dark brown ink, brush and grayish brown wash, over black chalk on three glued sheets of paper. The original paper surface is glued onto the mount; verso not visible.
  • Dimensions: Length: 32 1/16 in. (81.5 cm)
    Width: 14 in. (35.5 cm)
  • Classification: Drawings
  • Credit Line: Gift of Martha Feltenstein, in celebration of the Museum's 150th Anniversary, 2019
  • Object Number: 2019.463.2
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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