The slaughter of Niobe's children
Drawing
early 16th century (made)
early 16th century (made)
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Pen and ink drawing depicting the slaughter of Niobe's children
Object details
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| Title | The slaughter of Niobe's children (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Pen and ink drawing |
| Brief description | Pen and ink drawing copied from a scene on the facade of the Palazzo Milesi, Rome, by Polidoro Caldara (also called Polidoro da Caravaggio), depicting the slaughter of Niobe's children. Italy, ca. early 16th century. |
| Physical description | Pen and ink drawing depicting the slaughter of Niobe's children |
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| Accession number | D.994-1887 |
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| Record created | June 9, 2012 |
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