The Daughters of Minyas

published 1676

Jean Lepautre

Associated Names
Jean Lepautre

Artist, French, 1618 - 1682

This is a drawing of a scene featuring multiple figures. In the foreground, a figure is leaning towards another group. An animal with leopard-like spots is present. In the background, structures are on fire with smoke rising. An angelic figure is flying above. Figures on a bench appear surprised and scared. The scene is framed with a decorative border.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Anonymous Gift

  • Dimensions

    plate: 7.6 x 9.5 cm (3 x 3 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1988.49.1

  • Series Title

    Benserade's "Metamorphoses d'Ovide": p.80 [1988.49.1-6]

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q74878192

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