Miniature Case
ca. 1650 (made)
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Oval gold miniature case, enamelled in blue and black with a scene of Bacchus and Ariadne after an engraving by Michael Dorigny after a painting by Simon Vouet of about 1644 on the reverse. On the obverse, Venus and Adonis after a painting by Vouet of about 1642. Made in France, about 1650
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Materials and techniques | Gold enamelled in blue and black |
Brief description | Oval gold miniature case, enamelled in blue and black with scenes of Bacchus and Ariadne and Venus and Adonis after Simon Vouet, made in France, about 1650 |
Physical description | Oval gold miniature case, enamelled in blue and black with a scene of Bacchus and Ariadne after an engraving by Michael Dorigny after a painting by Simon Vouet of about 1644 on the reverse. On the obverse, Venus and Adonis after a painting by Vouet of about 1642. Made in France, about 1650 |
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Credit line | Given by Dame Joan Evans |
Object history | The pattern is closely related to a design by Jean Toutin I (1578-1644) engraved in 1619. Grand Palais Exhibition RF.2001/297 |
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Accession number | M.114-1975 |
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Record created | August 4, 2005 |
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