Masinissa and Sophonisba

after Pietro da Cortona

Associated Names
Anonymous Artist

Artist

Pietro da Cortona

Artist After, Roman, 1597 - 1669

The image shows three figures in a classical style setting. On the left, a man with medium-length hair stands with his back to the viewer, slightly turned towards the center of the image; he is dressed in a loosely draped garment and holds an object in one hand. On the right side, a seated man with a crown points at the standing man. The seated man is wearing an intricate garment. In the background, another figure is partially visible behind drapery, observing the interaction. The background features classical architecture with columns and arches, along with foliage on the left side.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black chalk

  • Credit Line

    Julius S. Held Collection

  • Dimensions

    Overall: 20.9 x 31.4 cm (8 1/4 x 12 3/8 in.)
    support: 36.6 x 47.6 cm (14 7/16 x 18 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1985.1.28

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Earl of Shrewsbury (Lugt 2688), Julius S. Held [1905-2002]; gift 1985 to NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right printed label on mount: From the Collection of the Earl of Shrewsbury; upper left verso in blue ink: Talbot; upper center verso in brown ink: Pietro du Cortona; lower center verso in b rown ink: Kaye Dowland / 1872; lCv//in graphite: Lord Shrewbury's Collect. / Mrs. Lorshires' crest im pressed-; lCv//in brown ink: B.D-

Wikidata ID

Q64533439

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