The Death of Virginia

c. 1500/1510

Italian 16th Century

Associated Names
This drawing depicts a group of people in an outdoor setting with soldiers, figures, and barren trees. The composition features a central character surrounded by others, some of whom are armored soldiers holding spears, while others are dressed in classical robes. The landscape is rugged with rocky terrain and leafless trees. In the foreground, two cherubic figures appear to be interacting with large instruments or tools next to a tree. The figures are intricately detailed, showing a variety of expressions and gestures. The use of contrast between light and shadow adds depth to the characters and setting, emphasizing the dramatic atmosphere prevalent throughout the composition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 24.2 x 30.1 cm (9 1/2 x 11 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1953.14.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hind 'Engravings', Vol. 1, p.284, no. 15


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Emile Galichon (1829-1875), Lugt 856?

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1973

  • Prints of the Italian Renaissance, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1973, no. 351.

1990

  • Eva/Ave: Woman in Renaissance and Baroque Prints, NGA, 1990, no. 3, repro.

Bibliography

1938

  • Hind, Arthur M. Early Italian Engraving; a critical catalogue with complete reproductions of all the prints described. 7 vols. London: Bernard Quaritch Ltd., 1938-1948.

1973

  • Levenson et al. 1973, no.190.

1990

  • Russell 1990, cat.no.3.

Watermarks

present but not identified

Wikidata ID

Q65218584

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