Jupiter on his eagle descends to rape Semele. Engraving by J.B Haussard after Perino del Vaga.

  • Perino, del Vaga, 1500 or 1501-1547.
Date:
[between 1700 and 1799]
Reference:
3006379i
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Description

At the sudden presence of the god, Semele raises her hands, her fingers extended to show her surprise

Publication/Creation

[Paris?], [between 1700 and 1799]

Physical description

1 print : line engraving and etching ; platemark 32.2 x 33.6 cm

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Lettering

Jupiter et Sémélé. D'après le carton de Jules Romain, qui est dans le cabinet de Monseigneur le Duc d'Orléans. Haut de 9 pieds, 1 pouces, large de 11 pieds 2 pouces, gravé par Jean Haussart.

References note

Stefania Massari, Giulio Romano pinxit et delineavit, Roma: Palombi, 1993, no. 305. pp. 309-310
Yves Bruand et al., Inventaire du fonds français, graveurs du XVIIIe siècle, Bibliothèque nationale, Département des estampes, vol. XI, Paris 1970, p. 255, no. 24

Reference

Wellcome Collection 3006379i

Reproduction note

After a one of several tapestry designs by Perino del Vaga which, when in the Orleans collection, were attributed to Giulio Romano

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