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Cophalus and Aurora

Francesco Bartolozzi, Pietro da Cortona (Pietro Berrettini)

Cophalus and Aurora

1746-1814

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Francesco Bartolozzi, Pietro da Cortona (Pietro Berrettini)

Cophalus and Aurora

1746-1814

Physical Qualities Etching and engraving, 275 × 419 mm. (10 13/16 × 16 1/2 in.)
Credit Line Garrett Collection
Object Number 1946.112.14671
Cut within plate-line
The Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 1946; Garrett Collection; T. Harrison Garrett, Baltimore

Inscribed: In lower margin at right, just below engraved surface, "F. Bartolozzi Sculp." In lower margin at left, just below engraved surface, "P. Cortona del." Lower in center, the title. Below, at right, "Ovid. Met: VII." At bottom of lower margin, in center, "London, Pubd. March 19 1791, by Josh. Read, Coventry Court, Coventry Street."

Markings: Claghorn stamp on back

Artist

Francesco Bartolozzi

English, born Italy, 1727-1815
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Artist

Pietro da Cortona (Pietro Berrettini)

Italian, 1596-1669
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