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Object Type
print
Museum number
1874,0711.832
Description
Portrait of the actor Angelo Costantini in the role of Mezetin in the Commedia dell'Arte, full-length, in costume with his hand on a cartouche with a relief of Proteus being bound, after de Troy; lettered state after removal of the date. 1694 Engraving and etching
Producer name
Print made by:
Cornelis Vermeulen
After:
François de Troy
School/style
French
Production date
1694
Materials
paper
Technique
engraving
etching
Dimensions
Height:
557 millimetres
(trimmed)
Width:
390 millimetres
(trimmed)
$Inscriptions
Curator's comments
For a proof before letters, see 1928,0618.40.
Bibliographic references
Hollstein / Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts c.1450-1700
(103.III)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
commedia dell'arte
Associated names
Portrait of:
Angelo Costantini
Representation of:
Mezzetino
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Colnaghi
Acquisition date
1874
Department
Prints and Drawings
Registration number
1874,0711.832