Print Description
Pluto (Hades), standing in a niche, holding a flaming torch in both hands. This print is part of a series of eight classical gods based on Polidoro da Caravaggio’s frescoes.
Made by Hendrick Goltzius after Hendrick Goltzius after Polidoro da Caravaggio.
Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.
Sheet size: 21.3 x 35.4 cm (8.39 x 13.94 inch). Image size: 21.3 x 35.4 cm. (8.39 x 13.94 inch).
Condition: good, given age. Light soiling and creasing. Left margin, with small tears and thin paper spots and paper loss, mostly in margin. Old fold lines. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
PLUTO, HADES, CLASSICAL GODS, HENDRICK GOLTZIUS, POLIDORO DA CARAVAGGIO, MYTHOLOGY, ENGRAVING | EXPO-421
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Frescoes on the fa?ade of a Roman house (now lost), created c. 1522?1527 by Polidoro da Caravaggio.
Reference: Hollstein Dutch 298-2(4), The Illustrated Bartsch 251-2(4).
Biography engraver: Hendrick Goltzius (1558-1617), Dutch Mannerist engraver known for his detailed and masterful works.
Biography artist: Polidoro da Caravaggio (1499-1543), an Italian painter influenced by Raphael, specializing in frescoes.
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