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Italian School, Nicolo Grassi, 18th, Worship of Venus, The Venus Sacrifice, Amor

c. 1720

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Italian School, 18th Century, Circle of Grassi, This old master drawing is drawn in the late-Baroque or Rococo style. It depicts a woman worshipping Venus/ preparing a sacrifice for the Goddess of love, venus. A statuette of Amor stands on a plinth, and another woman is a vase / can with something for the sacrifice. Passepartout 49.6 x 39.7 cm
  • Creation Year:
    c. 1720
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.9 in (22.6 cm)Width: 7.37 in (18.7 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
    Late 17th Century
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Greven, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1550210743152

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