Glaucus and Scylla

1615-1673

Salvator Rosa

Associated Names
Salvator Rosa

Artist, Neapolitan, 1615 - 1673

This is a drawing of a mythological scene. In the foreground, a figure with a human upper body and the tail of a serpent or fish is depicted reaching out towards another figure draped in flowing robes. The environment shows a rocky terrain with turbulent elements, possibly representing a shoreline or mythological landscape. The background consists of clouds and sky. Intricate lines and cross-hatching add depth and texture. The mythological figure's expression and gesture convey drama and interaction with the other character.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 34.3 x 23.2 cm (13 1/2 x 9 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1972.66.41

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Theodoli 1992, no. 101, State ii/iii

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.

1979

  • Wallace, Richard W. The Etchings of Salvator Rosa. Princeton: Princeton University Press, 1979.

1992

  • Theodoli, Olimpia. Salvator Rosa, 1615-1673: Acqueforti. Bergamo: Alcon, 1992.

Wikidata ID

Q65577122

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