Echo and Narcissus

Gregorio De Ferrari

Associated Names
Gregorio De Ferrari

Artist, Genoese, 1647 - 1726

This is a classical mythological scene set in a natural landscape. The drawing depicts intertwined figures among rocks and vegetation. The central figures appear to be floating or ascending. The background includes trees and rocks with intricate details. The use of delicate and nuanced lines in the drawing reflects classical styles.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink and brown wash over black chalk, partly indented with stylus

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 48.3 x 34.4 cm (19 x 13 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1974.75.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Jean-Pierre Selz); acquired 1974 by the NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

center verso in brown ink: A 2d.16.8

Markings

BS: E (Lugt undescribed)

Wikidata ID

Q64572770

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