ca. 1580-1600
Netherlands
Object qualities
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Objectbook / magazine / album: Print ornament & architecture
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Author of the objectAdriaen Collaert
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumEngraving
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SizeSheet: 5 1/2 Г— 3 1/2 in. (13.9 Г— 8.9 cm)
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Geography details
Netherlands -
Country today
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Dateca. 1580-1600
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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Plate 4 from a series of six devoted to the figures in the mythological story of the Judgment of Paris. Vertical panel with Venus reaching out to Cupid, set in a landscape in a medallion at center. The nude figure of Venus holds up an apple in her right hand, while gesturing down to the figure of Cupid at her left. Surrounding the medallion, a dark background with grotesque ornament, including a vase flanked by outward-facing birds at top center.