Sirens, Naiads, and Tritons

Angelo Falconetto

Associated Names
Angelo Falconetto

Artist, Italian, active c. 1555/1567

This is a drawing of sea creatures riding waves. The image shows two human-like figures with serpent bodies on horses, one holding a staff and the other blowing a horn. A cherubic figure floats above them. Sea creatures and cherubic forms blend with the waves below. Intricate lines detail scales, waves, and hair, emphasizing the lively and fantastical nature of the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1972.33.9

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 17

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: 17

1872

  • Meyer, Julius et al. Allegmeines Kunstler-Lexikon, unter Mitwirkung der namhaftesten Fachgelehrten des In- und Auslandes. 3 vols. Leipzig: Wilhelm Engelmann, 1872-1885.

Wikidata ID

Q65565311

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