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The Thorn Puller
Diana Mantuana (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