Melchior Küsel, Simon Vouet, Michel Dorigny
Neptune and Amphitrite
1641-1682
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Melchior Küsel, Simon Vouet, Michel Dorigny
Neptune and Amphitrite
1641-1682
Physical Qualities
Engraving, Sheet (trimmed within platemark): 273 x 198 mm. (10 3/4 x 7 13/16 in.)
Image: 247 x 198 mm. (9 3/4 x 7 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Garrett Collection
Object Number
1946.112.2872
One from the series of 12(?) "Roman Gods and Goddesses," engraved after Michel Dorigny's engravings after Simon Vouet. This is the only print from the series in the Garrett Collection.
Inscribed: Recto: below image, lower center, in plate "Rapta per vndosi campos maris Amphitrite / imperium raportis habet: tenet illa tenentem."; below image, lower left, in plate "Sim Vouet pinx."; below image, lower right, in plate "4"; below image, lower right, in plate "M. Kusell ex."; below image, lower right, in graphite diamond with "951"
Markings: CM: Claghorn; Garrett