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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About this work
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
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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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores