The Thorn Puller

Diana Scultori (mentioned on object), 1581

One of the most famous sculptures of classical antiquity, The Thorn Puller was frequently copied and reproduced in print. The statue stood in Rome and ranked among the major attractions for visitors to the city. This print will have been made for them as a souvenir. Incidentally, when executing it, Diana Mantuana did not take the ancient original as an example, but a print of it by the Dutchman Cornelis Cort.

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-H-H-280
  • Dimensionsheight 303 mm x width 205 mm
  • Physical characteristicsgravure

Identification

  • Title(s)

    The Thorn Puller

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-P-H-H-280

  • Description

    Gezicht op de antieke bronzen sculptuur die bekend staat als de Spinario (doornuittrekker). De sculptuur staat op een sokkel en stelt een zittende jongeman voor die een doorn uit zijn voet verwijdert.

  • Inscriptions / marks

    • collector's mark: ‘Hinloopen’
    • number: ‘1’
    • collector's mark: Lugt 11
    • collector's mark: Lugt 10
  • Catalogue reference

    • New Hollstein Dutch 215-a, 1(2)
    • Bellini (Scultori) 15-1(4)
    • Bartsch 42
    • The Illustrated Bartsch 42

Creation

  • Creation

    • printmaker: Diana Scultori (mentioned on object), Italy
    • after print by Cornelis Cort, Rome
    • after sculpture by anonymous
    • publisher: Claude Duchet (mentioned on object), Rome
  • Dating

    1581

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    gravure

  • Dimensions

    height 303 mm x width 205 mm


This work is about

  • Subject


Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    On loan from the City of Amsterdam

  • Copyright


Documentation

  • Le peintre graveur


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