Venus Appearing to Achilles

1725

Pietro Rotari after Antonio Balestra

Associated Names
Pietro Rotari

Artist, Venetian, 1707 - 1762

Antonio Balestra

Artist After, Venetian, 1666 - 1740

The image is an intricate drawing of a classical scene with three figures beneath a tree. The figures are shown standing and wearing various classical garments. One figure holds a spear, another gazes upwards, and the third has a raised arm. A cherub-like figure with wings is shown in movement above them, along with a child supported by foliage. The facial features are delicately drawn, and the scene is set outdoors with tree foliage and clouds. The composition is enclosed within an oval frame with Latin inscriptions below it.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching with engraving

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1982.17.3

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Le Blanc, no. 14


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1854

  • Le Blanc, Charles. _Manuel de l'amateur d'estampes, contenant le dictionnaire des graveurs de toutes les nations, dans lequel sont decrites les estampes rares, precieuses et interessantes avec l'indication de leurs differents etats et des prix auxquels

Wikidata ID

Q74038427

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