Mucius Scaevola Putting his Hand in a Fire

1720s

Anton Maria Zanetti I after Parmigianino

Associated Names
Anton Maria Zanetti I

Artist, Italian, 1680 - 1757

Parmigianino

Artist After, Parmese, 1503 - 1540

This is a drawing of figures surrounding an altar. The central figure wears a helmet and cape, standing to the right with one arm extended towards the burning altar. Another figure stands on the left side assisting with the ceremony or offering. Additional figures, some with bearded faces, are behind them, seemingly observing the ritual. The altar is ornately decorated and emitting visible flames. The image is rendered in a monochrome style, primarily consisting of red and beige tones.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    chiaroscuro woodcut printed from 3 blocks in green, pink, and red on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to block): 23.5 × 18.1 cm (9 1/4 × 7 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1947.12.50

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 57

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1967

  • What is an Original Print?, Philbrook Art Center, Tulsa, OK, 1967.

2021

  • Aquatint: From Its Origins to Goya, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 2021 - 2022.

Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821.

Inscriptions

in block, at upper left: AMZ I

Wikidata ID

Q65071452

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