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Venus Blindfolding Cupid

Former Attribution Luca Cambiaso Italian
late 16th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Venus Blindfolding Cupid
  • Artist: School of Cambiaso (Italian, 1527–1585)
  • Former Attribution: Luca Cambiaso (Italian, Moneglia 1527–1585 Madrid)
  • Date: late 16th century
  • Medium: Pen and brown ink, brown wash, on tan paper.
  • Dimensions: 12 1/16 x 8 3/8 in. (30.6 x 21.3 cm)
  • Classification: Drawings
  • Credit Line: Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
  • Object Number: 1975.1.289
  • Curatorial Department: The Robert Lehman Collection

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