Allegory of Earth's fertility (Jupiter and Antiope?)
Printmaker:
Ghisi, Giorgio
(Attributed)
Printmaker:
Monogrammist F. G.
(Possibly)
Draughtsman:
Primaticcio, Francesco
(After)
Primaticcio's drawing was possibly a preparatory study for one of the works he produced in the 1550s during the decoration of the Chateau de Fontainebleau (not extant).
History note: From the W. Young Ottley collection (Lugt 2662-5); Sir Mark Masterman Sykes, Bart. (1771-1823); his sale at Sotheby's 29th March and 11 following days, 1824, Lot 503 (2 prints); bt. S. Woodburn for the Fitzwilliam Museum.
Method of acquisition: Bought (1824) by Sykes, Mark Masterman
The impression in the Metrolpolitan Museum, New York, is attributed to the anonymous Italian master, Monogrammist F.G. (inv. no. 49.95.376).
Accession number: P.6092-R
Primary reference Number: 127819
Bartsch: 52 II/II
Illustrated Bartsch: 52 (404)
Lugt: 1897
Lewis: A 2
Old location number: 37.1.51
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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