Triton and Nymph

c. 1490/1510

Francesco Francia or Peregrino da Cesena

Associated Names
Francesco Francia

Artist, Bolognese, c. 1450/1453 - 1517

Peregrino da Cesena

Artist, Bolognese, active c. 1490/1520

The image features two reclining figures with most of their bodies visible. They are positioned next to each other and appear to be partially immersed in water or lying on a wave-like pattern. The figure on the left has short hair and a bearded face, while the figure on the right has long, flowing hair. Both are depicted nude, without visible clothing or jewelry. Surrounding them are snake-like coils that seem to be part of the background. The background consists of a textured pattern with lines suggesting vegetation or water plants. The image is enclosed within a rectangular border.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    niello print

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 2.7 x 4.1 cm (1 1/16 x 1 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6683


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

1973

  • Prints of the Italian Renaissance, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1973, no. 25.

Bibliography

1973

  • Levenson et al. 1973, B-12.

Wikidata ID

Q65019895

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