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Statue of Tuccia, the ancient Roman Vestal Virgin (Tucia Vestale)

After Antonio Corradini Italian
ca. 1748
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Statue of Tuccia, the ancient Roman Vestal Virgin (Tucia Vestale)
  • Artist: Francesco Monaco (Italian, active ca. 1748)
  • Artist: After Antonio Corradini (Italian, Venice 1688–1752)
  • Date: ca. 1748
  • Medium: Etching
  • Dimensions: Sheet (Trimmed): 15 3/4 × 8 15/16 in. (40 × 22.7 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1951
  • Object Number: 51.501.2714
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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