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Perseus and Andromeda
Sanuto, Giulio, c. 1550 - c. 1570
Zobel was very partial to the work of Giulio Sanuto. He had at least six prints by this Venetian printmaker in his album, including this large engraving after a design by the famous Venetian painter Titian. We see the nude princess Andromeda chained to a rock, a human sacrifice for a ferocious sea monster. She is rescued by the hero Perseus who flies down, headlong, to attack the creature.
- Artwork typeprint, albumblad
- Object numberRP-P-2002-120
- Dimensionsheight 385 mm x width 510 mm
- Physical characteristicsgravure; binnen plaatrand afgesneden; gemonteerd met vier stroken; dubbel gevouwen; bevestigd op inzetstrook