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Neptune and Amphitrite

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

Artist

Melchior Küsel

German, 1622-1683
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Artist

Simon Vouet

French, 1590-1649
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Artist

Michel Dorigny

French, 1617-1665
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