A battle between the Trojans and the Greeks. Etching by C.M. Metz after B. Cellini.
- Cellini, Benvenuto, 1500-1571.
- Date:
- [1798]
- Reference:
- 3015842i
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About this work
Description
Two great warriors approach each other in the centre, one with a dagger and the other with a sword, surrounded by other warriors. In the background is the city of Troy (left) and the ships of the Greeks (right). The battle is bordered with a scrollwork border containing Tritons, sea-monsters and serpents
Publication/Creation
[London] : [C.M. Metz], [1798]
Physical description
1 print : etching and aquatint, printed in black and grey ; platemark 33 x 46 cm
Lettering
Benvenuto Cellini. In the collection of Paul Sandby esq. R.A. ; C.M. sc.
References note
R. Weigel, Die Werke der Maler in ihren Handzeichnungen, Leipzig: R. Weigel, 1865, no. 1337, p. 118 ("Schlacht der Trojaner und Griechen. Mit Randverzierung. Feder und Tusche auf blauen Grund.")
Reference
Wellcome Collection 3015842i
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores