Door Knocker with Zeus Vanguishing Giants

late 17th or early 18th century

Italian 17th Century or Italian 18th Century

Associated Names
Italian 18th Century

Artist

Italian 17th Century

Artist

This is a drawing featuring a central figure with wings and a lion head, perched above three reclining human figures amidst decorative motifs. The central figure has eagle wings and a lion-like visage, sitting regally atop the decorative elements. The three figures below are depicted in dynamic positions. The drawing is set against a plain background with handwritten words at the top.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and brown ink with blue, gray, and white gouache

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Iain Nasatir

  • Dimensions

    overall: 16.5 x 12.2 cm (6 1/2 x 4 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1985.68.2

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Sir John Charles Robinson (Lugt 1433)

Associated Names

Inscriptions

across top in pen and brown ink: al Palazzo del Illmo Sigre. Antono. Ma. di Lazara / Canonico dell Duomo e Abbate Commendatorio a / Sa. Agata in / Padoa.

Wikidata ID

Q64579013

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