A monkey working a mortar and pestle, below Lorenzo Lippi (?) writing his humorous poem "Malmantile Racquistato", a muse standing at left

Francesco Zucchi Italian

After Lorenzo Lippi Italian

ca. 1710–64

Not on view

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Title: A monkey working a mortar and pestle, below Lorenzo Lippi (?) writing his humorous poem "Malmantile Racquistato", a muse standing at left
Artist: Francesco Zucchi (Italian, Venice 1692–1764 Venice)
Artist: After Lorenzo Lippi (Italian, 1606–1665)
Date: ca. 1710–64
Medium: Etching
Dimensions: sheet: 7 7/8 x 5 7/8 in. (20 x 15 cm)
plate: 7 1/2 x 5 9/16 in. (19.1 x 14.2 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: Bequest of Phyllis Massar, 2011
Object Number: 2012.136.396
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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