Venus and Adonis

1640s

Simone Cantarini

Associated Names
Simone Cantarini

Artist, Pesarese, 1612 - 1648

The image depicts three figures. One figure is reclining against a tree or rock. The second figure is sitting next to them. The third figure is a small winged creature holding a staff or spear. The background shows trees, hills, and cloudy skies. A small, indistinct creature resembling a dog is in the bottom right corner. The scene is rendered in a traditional etched style with detailed line work and cross-hatching.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1971.37.38

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 33

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.

Wikidata ID

Q65512105

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