The Triumph of Venus

16th century

Italian 16th Century

Associated Names
Italian 16th Century

Artist

This is a drawing of a mythological procession featuring a chariot, with a central chariot being drawn by elaborately adorned horses. The figure at the helm of the chariot is holding an object. Multiple figures surround the chariot, some appearing to be interacting or in motion. The horses are intricately decorated with harnesses and in motion. The drawing uses fine lines and detailing to convey movement and grandeur.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink

  • Credit Line

    Julius S. Held Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 16.9 x 66.2 cm (6 5/8 x 26 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1985.1.7

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Julius S. Held [1905-2002], by 1970; gift 1985 to NGA.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1970

  • Selections from the Drawing Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Julius S. Held, University Art Gallery, Binghamton; traveling exhibition, 1970, no. 137.

Inscriptions

in later hand, lower left in black ink: Benuenuto Garofalo; lower right in black ink: 7; upper left verso in graphite: Benvenuto Tisi / (Garofalo) / 1481-1559.

Wikidata ID

Q64578966

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