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Venus and Adonis, from a series of twenty-two plates depicting mythological subjects, plate 11

Publisher Jean I Leblond French
17th century
Not on view
This print is part of a series of twenty-two plates depicting mythological subjects.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Venus and Adonis, from a series of twenty-two plates depicting mythological subjects, plate 11
  • Series/Portfolio: Twenty-two plates depicting mythological subjects
  • Artist: Jean Le Pautre (French, Paris 1618–1682 Paris)
  • Publisher: Jean I Leblond (French, ca. 1590–1666 Paris)
  • Published in: Paris
  • Date: 17th century
  • Medium: Etching; first state of four (Préaud)
  • Dimensions: Mount: 20 5/16 × 14 3/4 in. (51.6 × 37.5 cm)
    Sheet: 8 3/4 × 12 5/8 in. (22.2 × 32 cm)
  • Classifications: Prints, Ornament & Architecture
  • Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1953
  • Object Number: 53.600.86(2)
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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