Venus [Aphrodite]: a copy of the "Dresden Venus". Stipple engraving by G.S and J.G. Facius, 1781, after Josiah Boydell after Titian.

  • Titian, approximately 1488-1576.
Date:
Jan.y 1st 1781
Reference:
3046078i
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Description

The lettering in the finished state names the owner of the picture as Philip Metcalfe ("From the original picture of Philip Metcalfe Esqr. Size of the picture 4 F.0 I by 5 F.5 I long")

Publication/Creation

London (in Cheapside) : John Boydell, engraver, Jan.y 1st 1781.

Physical description

1 print : stipple engraving, with etching ; platemark 46.7 x 55.7 cm

Contributors

Lettering

Titian pinxit. Jos.h Boydell dellin. G.S. & J.G. Facius sculp.t

Edition

[State with etched lettering].

Reference

Wellcome Collection 3046078i

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