Francesco Bartolozzi and Pietro da Cortona (Pietro Berrettini)
Cophalus and Aurora
1791
Scroll
Physical Qualities
Etching and engraving, 275 × 419 mm. (10 13/16 × 16 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Garrett Collection
Object Number
1946.112.14671
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
Pietro da Cortona (Pietro Berrettini)
Italian, 1596-1669
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