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U,8.34
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Description
Venus and Mercury, after Poussin: Venus, reclining beneath clump of trees, with Mercury seated at her side, at left; at their feet, Cupid wrestling a young satyr; at right, group of five putti singing and playing music. 1636
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Date
- 1636
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Materials
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Dimensions
- Height: 287 millimetres
- Width: 383 millimetres
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Inscriptions
Inscription Content
Inscribed on plate: 'Fabritius Chiarus ex. 1636' and 'Nicolaus Pussinus in.'.
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Curator's comments
A pair to U,8.35
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Bibliography
- Wildenstein 1955 121.I
- Andresen 1863 348.I
- Wildenstein 1955 121.I
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Location
Not on display (French Masters Portfolio)
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Department
Prints & Drawings
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Registration number
U,8.34
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