Drawing
17th Century to Early 18th Century (drawn)
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Peasant praying to Jupiter to aid him in the discovery of the thief who stole his heifer; the god is not introduced, but in his place is the car. The celestial fire is burning; Sketched in oil and watercolour, on paper.
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Materials and techniques | sketched in oil and watercolour, on paper |
Brief description | Fosse, Charles de la; Peasant praying to Jupiter; the god is not introduced, but in his place is the car. The celestial fire is burning; Sketched in oil and watercolour, on paper; French School; 17th - early 18th century. |
Physical description | Peasant praying to Jupiter to aid him in the discovery of the thief who stole his heifer; the god is not introduced, but in his place is the car. The celestial fire is burning; Sketched in oil and watercolour, on paper. |
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Credit line | Bequeathed by Rev. Alexander Dyce |
Object history | Collections-Pierre Jean Mariette, and V. L., beneath a lion rampant with the letter C |
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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.584 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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