David holding open the mouth of a lion who is attempting to devour a lamb from his flock, plate 7B from "David trionfante di Golia e de' filistei", after the frescoes by Pietro da Cortona in the Palazzo del Pigneto, Rome

Filippo Carrocci Italian

After Pietro da Cortona (Pietro Berrettini) Italian

Publisher Domenico De Rossi Italian

ca. 1660–70

Not on view

Artwork Details

Title: David holding open the mouth of a lion who is attempting to devour a lamb from his flock, plate 7B from "David trionfante di Golia e de' filistei", after the frescoes by Pietro da Cortona in the Palazzo del Pigneto, Rome
Series/Portfolio: David trionfante di Golia e de' filistei
Artist: Filippo Carrocci (Italian, active ca. 1660–70)
Artist: After Pietro da Cortona (Pietro Berrettini) (Italian, Cortona 1596–1669 Rome)
Publisher: Domenico De Rossi (Italian, 1647–1729)
Published in: Rome
Date: ca. 1660–70
Medium: Etching with some engraving
Dimensions: Sheet (Trimmed): 5 13/16 × 4 1/2 in. (14.7 × 11.5 cm)
Classifications: Prints, Ornament & Architecture
Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1951
Object Number: 51.501.4321
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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