Penelope and Her Maids Weaving

c. 1545

Master FG, after Francesco Primaticcio

Associated Names
Master FG

Artist, Italian, active 1540s

Francesco Primaticcio

Artist After, Italian, 1504 - 1570

This is a drawing of a weaving scene. It depicts multiple individuals working around a large loom. The attire suggests an ancient setting. The focus is on weaving and spinning thread, with various figures engaged in textile production. The setting includes architectural elements like columns and detailed backgrounds. Shadows and line work add depth to the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 21.1 x 44.8 cm (8 5/16 x 17 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1989.4.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, Vol. 15, p.416, no. 2

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821.

1988

  • Hill-Stone. Old Master Prints and Drawings. New York, 1988: cat.no. 11, no.31.

Inscriptions

center in plate: .A. FONTANA BLEO .BOL. IN VENTOR

Wikidata ID

Q74882337

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