Print made by Francesco Bartolozzi, 1728–1815, Italian, active in Britain (1764–99)after Benedetto Luti, 1666–1724, Italian
Title:
Atalanta and Hippomanes
Date:
1763
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and stipple engraving on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 16 11/16 x 11 5/16 inches (42.4 x 28.8 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in brown ink, on back, upper center: "6111"; lower right, in graphite: "1413 Juer"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1978.43.542
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
balls | clouds | man | trees | architecture | plants | racing | river | mythological figures | apples | during the foot-race Hippomenes drops the three golden apples; Atalante stops to pick them up, and is thus beaten | sandals | forest | gambling | religious and mythological subject | city | woman | chasing | running