Philomela, Procne, and the Thracian King Tereus

Follower of Abraham van Diepenbeeck

Associated Names
Anonymous Artist

Artist

Abraham van Diepenbeeck

Related Artist, Flemish, 1596 - 1675

This is a drawing of three figures. Two figures on the left are interacting with a commanding figure on the right who is seated on a throne-like structure. The drawing uses expressive lines and shading. The seated figure wears a crown and rich clothing, while the others are gesturing or pleading. The artwork is monochrome with varying tones, emphasizing expression and posture details.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with gray wash on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 10.5 x 15.4 cm (4 1/8 x 6 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.8887

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Unidentified collector, (Cpr?, Lugt undescribed)

Associated Names

Inscriptions

in later hand, lower right in red ink: Abr: Diepinbeck; in later hand, across center verso in graphite: Philomela Progne; across bottom verso in brown ink: Diepenbeck. (upside down)

Wikidata ID

Q64562032

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