Door Knocker with Triton, Nereid, and Putti

late 17th or early 18th century

Italian 17th or 18th Century

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This is a drawing of a scene with mythical and human figures intertwined with ornamental flourishes. The drawing features classical figures, including nude individuals and cherubic characters, arranged in a looping pattern. These figures are intertwined with ornate swirling elements. The upper part of the drawing is dominated by a large face. The figures interact with one another, creating connections and a sense of flow through their postures and gestures. Ink and wash are used to bring depth to the forms, accentuating curves and musculature with light and shadow.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with blue, gray, and white gouache

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Iain Nasatir

  • Dimensions

    overall: 16.5 x 12 cm (6 1/2 x 4 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1985.68.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Iain Nasatir; gift 1985 to NGA.

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Bibliography

2010

  • Luchs, Alison. The Mermaids of Venice: Fantastic Sea Creatures in Venetian Renaissance Art. Turnhout, Belgium, 2010: 177, 179 fig. 232.

Inscriptions

upper left in pen and brown ink: Sre: antonio Novellini / Batteuolo in Padoa.; upper right in pen and brown ink: Cittadino / a So. Bernar / dino

Wikidata ID

Q64579019

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