Drawing
ca. 1520 - 1540 (made)
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Two subjects; The first, a winged female figure holding a lifeless man by the arm; probably intended for Mercy interceding for a fallen warrior. The second, Hercules struggling with Cerberus; Apparently designed from an antique gem; Delicately drawn in pen and washed with bistre.
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Materials and techniques | Delicately drawn in pen and washed with bistre |
Brief description | Parmigianino; Two subjects; A winged female figure holding a lifeless man by the arm. The second, Hercules struggling with Cerberus; Apparently designed from an antique gem; Drawn in pen and washed with bistre; Parmesan School; ca. 1520-1540. |
Physical description | Two subjects; The first, a winged female figure holding a lifeless man by the arm; probably intended for Mercy interceding for a fallen warrior. The second, Hercules struggling with Cerberus; Apparently designed from an antique gem; Delicately drawn in pen and washed with bistre. |
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Credit line | Bequeathed by Rev. Alexander Dyce |
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Bibliographic reference | DYCE COLLECTION. A Catalogue of the Paintings, Miniatures, Drawings, Engravings, Rings and Miscellaneous Objects Bequeathed by The Reverend Alexander Dyce. London : South Kensington Museum, 1874. |
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Accession number | DYCE.276 |
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Record created | September 14, 2009 |
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