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Perseus and Gorgo
Cornelis Bloemaert (Dutch, 1603–1684)
After: Abraham Jansz. van Diepenbeeck (Flemish, 1596–1675)
After: Pierre Brebiette (French, about 1598–1642)
After: Abraham Jansz. van Diepenbeeck (Flemish, 1596–1675)
After: Pierre Brebiette (French, about 1598–1642)
Medium/Technique
Etching and engraving
Dimensions
Sheet: 27.5 x 17.7 cm (10 13/16 x 6 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of William Perkins Babcock
Accession NumberB512
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Catalogue Raisonné
LeBlanc 129
Signed
not signed
Marks
Verso, Lugt 207 (Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Babcock Bequest) and in black ink: 512
InscriptionsIn plate, beneath image: Persee /
Auxilium fratri tulit innuba Pallas, / Et clypeum loevoe fulvo dedit oere nitentem,/ In quo saxificam iulsit sectare Medulam -- Lucanus lib. 9
Auxilium fratri tulit innuba Pallas, / Et clypeum loevoe fulvo dedit oere nitentem,/ In quo saxificam iulsit sectare Medulam -- Lucanus lib. 9