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Artist:
Michelangiolo  Search this
Medium:
Wood
Type:
Paintings
Exhibition Catalogs
Date:
1876
Notes:
Appears in exhibition catalog as entry no. 258 (Sale info: $2500.00).
$2,500. This painting represents the seizure from earth, of Ganymede, by the eagle of Jupiter. He was taken up into heaven and became Jupiter's cup-bearer. It is painted on wood. [P. 18.]
Synopsis of a Valuable Collection of Old Italian Paintings, and other rare Articles of Fine Arts in the possession of Mr. John Clark, now exhibiting at No. 281 Broadway, opposite the Washington Hotel, admittance 25 cents. New York: Scatcherd & Adams, Printers, No. 38 Gold Street. 1839.
Topic:
Mythology--Classical--Ganymede  Search this
Figure group  Search this
State of Being--Evil--Violence  Search this
Mythology--Classical--Jupiter  Search this
Animal--Bird--Eagle  Search this
Control number:
AECI 06380223
Data Source:
Pre-1877 Art Exhibition Catalogue Index
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_aeci_112937